Dera Ismail Khan temple news: civil society stops demolition
Dera Ismail Khan temple news: Sohail Ahmed Aazmi said the roughly 200-year-old building was sold for Rs25 million, and an Assistant Commissioner has sealed it.
Demolition work at the historic Ram Leela temple in Rahim Bazaar was halted on Wednesday after intervention by Sohail Ahmed Aazmi, president of the Dera Civil Society.
The building is believed to be around 200 years old and is reportedly among about 400 properties in Dera Ismail Khan on the cultural heritage list.
Aazmi claimed the building was sold by the Evacuee Trust Property Board for Rs25 million during a previous government's tenure.
Dera Assistant Commissioner Dr Hamid Siddiq sealed the building after civil society and traders informed the district administration.
The administration's position on the ownership and demolition was not immediately available.