HYDERABAD, March 12: The Anti-RBOD (Right Bank Outfall Drain) Action Committee has warned if work on the project is not stopped forthwith, area people will launch a protest movement by holding a demonstration on March 16.

Speaking at a news conference at the press club here on Tuesday, leaders of the committee, Amir Bux Chhachhar, Mohammad Ali Rind and others said the RBOD would destroy Kotri taluka land, and consequently affect the livelihood of people of the area. Due to the water shortage, half of the land of the area had already been rendered barren, they added.

They said the drain would also destroy the environment and affect historical monuments of Aamri and Dulah Darya Khan Ji Mari.

The committee leaders said other countries were trying to protect their natural resources and heritage but in Pakistan, he regretted, billions of rupees were being spent on projects that would destroy its heritage.

They said the route of RBOD had been changed on two occasions but it would now be passing through a residential area.

They pointed out a survey had suggested the route should be diverted and passed through hills and the poisonous water should be disposed of in the sea directly.

This proposal was however rejected on the ground that more funds would be required, they deplored.

The action committee leaders appealed to the president, Sindh chief minister and other authorities concerned to stop the work on the RBOD.

INTERVIEWS: The registrar, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, on Wednesday announced that interviews for admission to postgraduate courses would be held from March 17 to March 20.