The remodeling project at Jhika Gali Chowk has raised significant safety concerns among locals, who report that several homes are on the verge of collapse due to deep cracks in the ground. Residents have highlighted that previous construction efforts in the area, including a parking plaza, led to major ground subsidence, indicating a pattern of neglect regarding geotechnical assessments. The urgency of the situation is underscored by reports of a massive landslide that has already affected nearly a dozen homes, prompting local authorities to evacuate residents and monitor ongoing risks.
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Murree Residents Alert Authorities on Landslide Risk at Jhika Gali
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As of April 9, 2026, residents of Murree are urgently appealing to top officials, including Chief Justice of Pakistan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to address the landslide risks posed by the Jhika Gali Chowk remodeling project. The situation has escalated due to heavy rains over the past eight days, leading to multiple landslides and threatening homes in the area.
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