A historic neighborhood centered around a revered Sufi shrine is facing rapid displacement as hundreds of homes belonging to low-income residents have been demolished in the past year. Local communities, who consider the area a place of spiritual significance, express growing alarm over the potential for further destruction. The forced removals have left many questioning the future of both their livelihoods and cultural heritage. Authorities have not clarified whether additional demolitions are planned, deepening concerns among affected families.
The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor were razed. Residents fear more will be demolished.
