Rethinking the CPLC Project Strategy; More Refunds

In the past week, many more refunds were made to the original 22 contributors (Cash refunds, unless specified otherwise):

1- Iqbal Qureshi, B-33
2- Mohammad bin Abdul Haque, B-34
3- Sajid Qureshi, B-35
4- Abid Hussain, B-38
5- Zahid Razi, B-95 (Cheque)

Now only B-6, and B-39 cash contributions are left to be refunded. There are few other cheques, that are not so important to be returned immediately ....

Recent experiences of attitudes, carelessness, and illogical thinking and deductions by some of the affected contributors led to this refund decision.

The real threat still persists. Organized criminals are out there. And they rob the houses multiple times, and with an air of impunity! Thus the project for forming a Concerned Neighbours Circle, supported by CPLC organization is not shelved. There is a strategic pause, one can say.

New movement will be launched, with re-structured strategy, in due time.

Do not lose hope.

It is very interesting to note that none of the contributors showed any empathy towards the Convenor while accepting the Contributions back. Which means that about Rs. 25,000 spent by the Convenor in communicaiton expenses came from his sole pocket ... No one wanted to share this, as the success of the project was not visible :)

The Project Contributions Refunds

The area near and around the mosque Afzal al Uloom is a focus of repeated armed robberies and car snatchings.

The house B-5 was robbed 4th time recently. It is owned by one Mr. Murtaza Naqvi. He and his neighbour Mr. Shahbaz Aslam, living in C-145, got fed up with the slow progress of membership required for a successful start of a CPLC system.

After a recent robbery in B-3, and also in B-5, they broke down, and started to misbehave with the Convenor. He therefore, decided to immediately refund their basic contributions of Rs. 5,000 each. Following persons have been paid back already:

1- Ashaar, B-145-2 (Cash repaid)
2- Abidi, B-16 (Cash repaid)
3- Col Nazim, C-107 (Cash repaid)
4- Zahid Hussain, C-106 (Cheque returned)
5- Ahmedullah, C-111 (Cheque returned, his house too was recently robbed)
6- Murtaza Naqvi, B-5 (Cash returned; his house robbed a record 4th time)
7- Shahbaz Aslam, C-145 (Cheque returned to Murtaza Naqvi for onward handing over; He grossly misbehaved with the convenor)
8- Shakeel Ahmed, C-128 (Cheque returned)
9- Naveed Amir, C-xxx (Cash refunded)


More refunds to people not living in the immediate street of B-90- B-100 and B-33-around B40, will be made soon. There were a total of 22 paid members, including the convenor.

An effort will now be made to find supporters of the project in the vicinity of the B-100 street, instead of going out to an expanded area.

Call to Return the Contribution

It was a surprising call ! No, not entirely ...

This has been a long time that the Project for a CPLC NC in our area was initiated.

Now the patience of some is running out.

One of the First persons to contribute, Mr. Shahbaz, called last night at about midnight. He said he needs money, as he is traveling for Umrah.

When told that his contribution was not refundable, he was not pleased.

So, he could be the first drop of rain, asking the money back. Others who are getting impatient are, Mr. Murtaza Naqvi, and his close area neighbours.

This puts the convener of the Project in a fix ..... to act fast, or lose the support already generated with tremendous campaigning, lobbying, and efforts.

Please give your input on this: Should we start returning the monies ! ? And forget the project ?

CPLC Project for Security - Appeal for Funds

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Salaam. A nice day to you.

There have been more cases of Robberies over the past one month. B-70/2, Mr. Irfan's house was looted at 9 AM.

The Dacoits forced their entry by beating up a driver, who had keys to the house.

Then, some people tried to force their way in to house B-35, in front of B-97, and God helped the families of both houses. Some aerial firing by the residents of the area, forced the criminals to flee.

Also, some people in the disguise of social workers, wearing Fauji and Police type uniforms were caught and handed over to the police recently.

We have to start the Project, and we are stuck at a figure of Rs. 110,000 now. We need at least another Rs. 300,000 to start the work.

The suggestions are:

1- Each of the existing members (22 paid members now) provide a LOAN of Rs. 10,000 each, repayable when the net of the members increases, and when extra funds are available. This is workable as many area people say that they might join once the work starts.

2- We find some donors, and we provide them a motivation by naming some internal streets after them.

3- We help each other by contacting more area residents, and thus reach a total network of at least 70 households to start the work.

Please keep faith, there is a delay, but we will together overcome the odds.

Yours, Hashim Syed

CPLC NC Membership Drive Progress

Last week 2 more households came to the Convener, and deposited their membership fees of Rs. 5,000 each.

These are Mr. Zahid Razi, B-95, and Mr. Shaukat Ali of B-66.

The membership is proceeding at a very slow pace. More efforts by the existing members are needed to increase the base.

Membership Progress Report

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Here is a membership progress report (P)= Paid Members. Total collection so far=Rs. 100,000. We need at least Rs. 300,000 to start the work:

S.#	Names	Address	Status / eMail Address
1	Shahbazuddin Saheb (P)	B-R-23
2	Mohammad bin Abdul Haque(P)	B-34
3	Ali Jaafar Abidi (P)	B-16
4	Ashaar A. Farooqui (P)	C-145/1	petrocheminst@cyber.net.pk
5	Khawaja Ghulam Wajahat(P)	B-39	khawajagwajahat@hotmail.com
6	Saleemullah Ahsan(P)	B-6
7	Syed Abid Hussain (P)	B-38
8	Iqbal Qureshi (P)	B-33
9	Sajid Qureshi (P)	B-35
10	Zahid Hussain (P)	C-106	Zahidhussain106@msn.com
11	Murtaza Naqvi (P)	B-5
11	Hashim Syed (P)	B-97	hashims@gmail.com
13	Waliullah Khan (P)	B-268	hillviewrealestate@gmail.com
14	Zahid Razi	B-95	zrazi@cyber.net.pk Submitted the membership form, but not ready to pay yet, in spite of many follow ups!
15	Raziullah Khan	B-268	Joint family with Waliullah Saheb. May not pay anymore
16	Adil Siddiqui	B-98	Confirmed joining. Payment delayed
17	Mohammad Kamran Saheb	B-9	Considering - Ashaar Faruqi following him up
18	Altaf Majeed	B-44	Wants to see action first
19	Nausherwan Butt	B-40	Considering to join
20	Mohammad Najmi	B-68	Having doubts about the project success. Needs more follow up
21	Mohammad Ali Ismail Suriya	C-145/2	Agreed to join
22	Shahzad Aslam (P)	C-145
23	Lt. Col Ali Nazim (P) *	C-107	* A star for our project. Security & Policing Expert, with critical view and ideas about the Police
24	Mahmood Alam	B-48	Considering to join
25	Elahi Saheb	B-136	Reviewing the literature. Waliullah to follow himup
26	Farid Saheb / Danish	B-53	Considering to join. Zahid H following them
27	Majed Saheb (P)	B-62
28	Rizwan Saheb (P)	B-60
29	Ahmad ullah Siddiqui (P)	C-111
30	Ahmer Saheb	C-111/1	Considering to join
31	Shehzad Saheb	C-105	Considering to join
32	Syed Shakil Ahmad (P)	C-128	ahmadss@wyeth.com
33	Naveed Aamir (P) *	C-149	Took 5 minutes to join, and pay
34	Sohail Shafi Kapurwala	C-148	Confirmed joining
35	Abdul Alim Saheb	B-55	Doubtful about CPLC Zahid Hussain following him
36	Anees Piracha	B-45	Wants to see First Action
37	Prof. M. Arif Latif, LLB *	B-87	A star addition *
38	M. Zaman	B-86	Reviewing the Project Literature
39	M. Latif Jamal	B-84	Reviewing the Project Literature
40	Sirdar Ahmed Saheb	C-152	Considering to join with about 10 members
41	Sarfaraz Alam (Shop at Mosque Al Fazal)	Opp B-53	Considering Joining
42	Waseem Gul	C-199	Reviewing options, and our project
43	Sheikh M. Iqbal	C-246	Reviewing options, and our project
44	Nayyar Yar Khan	C-259	Reviewing options, and our project
45	Shoaib Saheb	C-259/1	Reviewing options, and our project
46	Shaukat Saheb	B-66	Conirmed joinning
47	Syed Hussain Hyder	C-132	Reviewing options, and our project
48	Shameem Rajput – GEO	B-131	Wants to consult his neighbours. Reviewing options, and our project
49	Ayaz Saheb	C-103	Confirms joining. Signed MC too. But delaying the payment
50	Abdulaziz Saheb PAF	B-9	Willing to join in near future

FOLLOWING HOUSEHOLDS HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY ROBBERIES, SNATCHING, CAR JACKINGS OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS –

INCOMPLETE SURVEY LIST(e&oe)

S.#	Address	Type
1	B-5	Three times, robberies, attempted kidnapping of child
2	B-95	Full scale robbery, dacoity
3	B-31
4	B-32
5	B-34 (FF)	Snatching in front of the house
6	B-53	Cultus taken
7	B-271	Snatchings reported
8	B-343	Robbery in a relative’s house nearby
9	B-346	Old case
10	B-267
11	B-268	Valuable Car accessories taken out
12	B-274+	Chowkidaar shot at nearby
13	C-104	Gold snatched
14	B-7	Both floors robbed simultaneously
15	C-114
16	C-145/1	Car taken
17	A-82
18	C-111
19	C-259	Latest case, on 16 May 2007
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Proposed Safe Neighbourhood Membership Request - Click Image to Enlarge