Because the land wasn't illegally acquired. It just wasn't recorded at the time of acquisition by the adequate authorities and the case was filed by IK himself.
Journalism in Pakistan thrives on keeping the masses dumb and stupid.
jis ne qabza ker ke bechi oos ko pakra jaay.... nakeh kisi bhi ghareeb ka ghar tor do. ab agar kisi ne koi ghar khareeda hai chahay wo chota hai ya bara.. he must provide evidence of purchase ad mention from whom he purchased. this way culprits can be punished and not the residents.