DLP Report
PESHAWAR
The Capital Metropolitan Government has launched a midnight operation against illegal encroachments in the inner-city areas of Peshawar, demolishing unauthorised structures with the help of heavy machinery.
The operation was carried out on the special directives of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar and Capital Metropolitan Government Administrator Afaq Wazir under the supervision of Director General Metropolitan Salim Khan, said a handout.
According to officials, the operation was conducted in Meena Bazaar, Shaheen Bazaar, Ghanta Ghar and other adjoining areas. A team comprising Deputy Director Regulation Rehman Khattak, Assistant Director Regulation Duri Shehwar, Enforcement Officer Qaiser Bacha, Assistant Director Yaseenullah, Transport Officer Aman Bacha, Arbab Amin, Haider and Fazal Mahmood took part in the operation.
During the drive, illegal structures and encroachments established on roads, streets and public passageways were removed using heavy machinery to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and traffic.
Mr Wazir said the operation against encroachments would continue without discrimination to make the city free of illegal occupation and address the difficulties faced by citizens.
He warned that encroachments would not be tolerated and those found violating the law would face legal action.
He also directed the concerned officials to ensure effective monitoring to prevent the re-emergence of encroachments after their removal and continue the operation across all parts of the city without interruption.
