Thatta Court Orders Removal of Encroachment From Rasool Bux Palijo’s Mausoleum Land

A civil court in Thatta has directed police to remove alleged encroachments from land adjacent to the mausoleum of the late philosopher, politician, writer and historian Rasool Bux Palijo, following a petition filed by members of his political party, Awami Tehreek.

The Court of the Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate, Thatta, also instructed police to establish a security picket at the site after hearing an application seeking restoration of possession and removal of the alleged encroachment.

Petition Filed Under Criminal Procedure Code

Speaking outside the District and Sessions Court, Awami Tehreek leader Sajjad Ali Chandio said the party had filed an application under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), requesting the court to restore possession of the disputed land and remove the alleged encroachment.

According to Chandio, the court ordered Thatta Police to clear the site after the alleged encroachers failed to produce ownership documents during the proceedings.

He also said the party had previously approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Thatta, but no action had been taken.

Land Linked to Annual Commemoration

Chandio alleged that the encroachers demolished the boundary wall surrounding Rasool Bux Palijo’s mausoleum and occupied approximately 20 gunta of land where the late leader’s annual death anniversary gathering is traditionally held.

Awami Tehreek Central President Advocate Vasand Thari, who appeared before the court with a team of lawyers, said the alleged occupation had sparked concern among Palijo’s supporters across Sindh.

Case Adjourned Until July 21

According to Thari, a police report submitted before the court confirmed the alleged illegal occupation of the land. The court adjourned further proceedings in the case until July 21.

Separately, supporters of Rasool Bux Palijo held a protest rally from Makli to Thatta, condemning the removal of posters and photographs of the late political leader and what they described as attempts to damage his reputation.

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