GARAM CHASHMA: A prominent figure of Garam Chashma, Mr Sultan Mehmood said the people of Garam Chashma are united in their demand for justice and the reclaiming of their centuries-old polo ground, which has been unjustly taken away from them.
“As a son of the soil I fully support the public protest and sit-in and urge the Deputy Commissioner and elected representatives of Chitral to take immediate action to resolve this burning issue,” he said in a statement.
For nearly a century, the polo ground has been a symbol of community and public space, used by generations of residents for recreation, social gatherings and cultural events.
A recent court verdict, which awarded a portion of the ground to a private party, is widely believed to be the result of tampered records and lackluster defense by the public prosecutor, said Mr Mehmood.
The people of Garam Chashma are outraged and demand that the provincial government take the responsibility for the negligence and pay the cost of the land to the party, releasing the polo ground back to its rightful owners – the public.
“We urge the authorities to act swiftly and resolve this issue before the situation escalates further.
“We will continue to peacefully protest and raise our voice untill justice is served and our polo ground is returned to us.”
He called upon all concerned citizens, community leaders and elected officials to join the struggle for their right and heritage.
“Together, we can reclaim our polo ground and restore the heart of our community,” h said.