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Banyan Tree in Pakistan is under arrest for 120 years
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Banyan Tree in Pakistan is under arrest for 120 years

Under British rule, an innocent banyan tree gets chained for interesting allegations. James Squid ordered to arrest the tree as it was moving towards him. Tree left as it is after independence to show the oppression of British rulers. History is full of interesting yet unbelievable incidents. Some remains might leave to remember our unique history of ours. If you visit the Pakistan Army cantonment in Landi Kotal, Peshawar, you might witness an interesting view there. You will discover a banyan tree that is shackled with chains and a board saying "I am under arrest". However, the tree is as interesting as its story. In 1898, the subcontinent was under British Rule. Army, establishment and other major departments works under British authorities. Poor Indians do not have any right to...