CDA Removes Viral ‘Golden Hands’ Sculpture from Margalla Avenue, Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has dismantled and removed the recently installed ‘Golden Hands’ sculpture from Margalla Avenue, following a surge of public attention and online speculation.
🏗️ Sculpture Draws Social Media Frenzy Before Removal
The artwork, which featured two large golden hands holding globe-like spheres, was installed by a private developer. Within hours of its unveiling, the sculpture became a trending topic across social media platforms, sparking a flood of memes and theories about its intended meaning.
Some users interpreted the design as a bold symbol of Pakistan’s growing global influence, while others saw it as a controversial and out-of-place artistic expression.
📉 CDA Responds to Public Reaction
Amid growing online debate, CDA officials quickly took action. Initially, the structure was covered with cloth, seemingly to reduce public visibility. Shortly after, heavy machinery and labor teams were deployed to dismantle and remove the sculpture entirely.
As of now, no official statement has been released by the Capital Development Authority explaining the rationale behind the removal.
💻 NCCIA Cracks Down on Scam Call Centres in Islamabad
In a separate development, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has launched a major crackdown on illegal call centres operating in Islamabad.
👮 65 Arrested, Including Foreign Nationals, in G-10 Raid
In a recent raid conducted in Sector G-10, over 65 individuals were arrested, including five foreign nationals. The agency also confiscated records of illicit activities linked to the scam operations.
Authorities revealed that both Pakistani and foreign operatives were involved in running the call centre. Further legal action is expected against individuals and businesses that provided shelter or support to these operations.
🌍 Larger Network Uncovered
This raid comes shortly after another high-profile operation in Faisalabad, where 149 people were arrested, including 71 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese citizens, connected to similar scams.
A spokesperson for NCCIA confirmed that investigations are ongoing and more arrests could follow in the coming weeks as authorities work to dismantle cyber fraud networks operating across the country.
