Miscreants celebrating a birthday party at Jhelum View Park in Rajbagh, allegedly vandalized public infrastructure, damaging decorative poles and uprooting plants.
A viral video from the scene shows the extent of the destruction, with plants scattered, poles broken, and tire marks on the footpath.
“There was loud noise, and in the morning, we saw the destruction they had caused,” said a local resident.
Municipality authorities, who were present at the location, also expressed dismay over the damage. “The vases had just been planted a day before. Seeing them destroyed like this is extremely disappointing,” said an official.
At the site, remnants of an extravagant celebration were visible. Cakes from an elite bakery and the remains of expensive firecrackers were found scattered around. “They left behind luxury cake boxes and burnt firecracker shells, showing the kind of reckless celebration they had,” a local said. Another resident pointed to the car tracks on the footpath.
“They even drove their vehicle over the walkway. This kind of disregard for public spaces is unacceptable,” he added.
Residents of Rajbagh, disturbed by the late-night commotion, have demanded strict action. “We request the authorities to check the CCTV footage and take action. An FIR should be lodged at the Rajbagh police station to hold those responsible accountable,” said another resident.
So far, officials have not confirmed whether an investigation has been initiated.