ETPB seals Lal Haveli's 7 units over illegal occupation.

RAWAlPiNDi -- The high ups of Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), with THE assistance of Federal investigation Agency (FiA) and local police sealed seven units of lal Haveli, the residence of Awami Muslim league (AMl) President Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, over illegal occupation here on Monday.

Reportedly, Sheikh Rashid managed to flee from lal Haveli prior to arrival of ETPB and police. According to sources, a team of ETPB led by its deputy administrator and accompanied by FiA, police and local administration raided and sealed the seven units allotted to different people. Protesting over action of ETPB, Former interior minister Sheikh Rashid claimed that he was being victimised politically by PDM government. He said that he owned lal Haveli since early 80's and he had all the legal documents.

However, ETPB Rawalpindi official told media that total area of lal Haveli was more than 16 marlas, out of which Sheikh Rashid Ahmed only owned part of the building in upper portion.

He said that ETPB had sent several notices to Sheikh Rashid during last three months and he approach civil court where the former minister's plea was rejected.

On the other hand, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed held a press conference during which he expressed deep anger over ETPB action against him.

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