Archive · 14 Sep 2025
PPP Leader Claims Temple Land Illegally Occupied in Punjab
A political leader in Pakistan is saying that some people have illegally taken over land that belongs to a temple.
He claims that the Chief Secretary of Punjab, a high-ranking government official, is involved.
The leader alleges that the Chief Secretary's nephews, along with some officials, are responsible for the illegal occupation and building of a plaza on the temple's land.
The Evacuee Trust Property Board, which manages religious sites, has issued a notice.
The Chief Secretary has not commented on the matter.
PPP leader Nadeem Afzal Chan alleges illegal occupation of temple land.
The Sanatan Dharam Mandir in Bhalwal is the site in question.
The Chief Secretary of Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, is implicated.
Land grabbers have started building a plaza on the occupied land.
ETPB has issued a notice to those involved in construction.
- Who
- Nadeem Afzal Chan, a PPP leader, alleges the illegal occupation. The nephews of the Chief Secretary are also involved.
- What
- The land of the Sanatan Dharam Mandir temple has been illegally occupied, with construction of a plaza underway.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but the event is ongoing as of the article's publication.
- Where
- Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan, the location of Sanatan Dharam Mandir
- Why
- Allegedly, to seize the temple land. The Chief Secretary and his nephews are accused.
- Allegation
- Temple land illegally occupied
- Location
- Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Bhalwal, Punjab
- Accusation
- Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman implicated
- Accuser
- PPP senior leader Nadeem Afzal Chan
- Board
- Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB)