Tragedy happened in the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) today as Muhammad Nizam Uddin, a retired security department staff, passed away due to alleged heart attack nearby civic centre karachi, while visiting the member finance office to collect his long-pending dues.
The incident ignited a wave of protest by KDA security department employees, who alleged that Nizam Uddin’s death was a direct result of the stress caused by the non-payment of his dues.
Nizam Uddin, who retired reportedly eight months ago, had been struggling to receive his rightful payments from the KDA.
His sudden death today, during a visit to the member finance office civic centre karachi, fueled the anger of his former colleagues.
Security department employees staged a demonstration in front of the office, demanding accountability and immediate disbursement of dues to the deceased’s family.
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In response to the escalating situation, a delegation from the KDA Employees Union CBA, led by Patron-in-Chief Syed Imran Hussain Jafri, met with the member finance.
Following the meeting, the director agreed to provide a compensation of two lac rupees in cash to Nizam Uddin’s widow.
One employee, participating in the demonstration, expressed his dismay, stating, “When Nizam Uddin was alive, the Member finance wouldn’t even release one lac rupees. Now, after his death, they are readily offering two lac.”
The circumstances surrounding Nizam Uddin’s death and the subsequent protests have raised serious concerns about the KDA’s handling of employee dues and the financial struggles faced by its retired personnel.
The incident has also highlighted the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability within the organization.
