The internal structure of Bhatia Bhuwan has been demolished over the past few weeks, leaving just the facade intact. PHO-TO: EXPRESSThe Risala police have registered an FIR against the owner of Bhatia Bhuwan, a colonial-era building in Karachi, and builders accused of razing the heritage structure. The FIR was registered late Thursday night against a man identified as Rasheed and others. The official pointed out that he had another FIR registered over a similar incident on the premises of Karachi Gymkhana a few weeks ago, while another case of the same nature was registered in Hyderabad eight months back. Confirming the registration of FIR for Bhatia Bhuwan's demolition, South deputy commissioner Irshad Sodhar assured that there would be no further demolition at the site and action would be taken against persons nominated in the FIR.

Source: The Express Tribune October 03, 2020 05:10 UTC