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Gilgit fumes, seeks damages from Pak

Though the land acquisition took place 70 years back, people are yet to be compensated

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People in Gilgit-Baltistan took to the streets, holding protests and demanding compensation for their lands which were acquired by the Pakistani government, in the name of development, decades ago.

Though the land acquisition took place 70 years back, people are yet to be compensated. Protesters, on Wednesday, claimed their ancestors became homeless overnight after the acquisition drive was started by Pakistan in the aftermath of its “illegal occupation of the territory.” Islamabad did not even pay them the market price of the land.

Around 200 families were affected after their lands were acquired for the construction of the Gilgit airport. The demonstrators alleged that the issue garners politicians’ attention before every election and they come up with their template scripts assuring compensation. However, all promises are yet to be fulfilled.

A large number of tourists visit Gilgit-Baltistan every year and the airport is the major connectivity point.

With inputs from Agencies

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