{"id":476159,"date":"2025-05-03T14:24:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T09:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=476159"},"modified":"2025-05-03T14:24:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T09:24:42","slug":"21-permanent-2200-temporary-structures-demolished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/21-permanent-2200-temporary-structures-demolished\/","title":{"rendered":"21 permanent, 2,200 temporary structures demolished"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE, May 03: A large-scale anti-encroachment operation was currently in full swing across Lahore, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza on Saturday.<br \/>\nThe operation, part of a city-wide campaign to eliminate illegal constructions and restore public spaces, has so far resulted in the removal of 21 permanent and over 2,200 temporary encroachments from multiple areas.<br \/>\nThe extensive crackdown was being conducted in collaboration with the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL), under the supervision of Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia.<\/p>\n<p>The operation teams are being led in the field by Metropolitan Officer Regulation Headquarters Kashif Jaleel.<br \/>\nAs part of the operation,34 truckloads of seized materials have been confiscated and 201 properties sealed for violating municipal regulations.Additionally,more than 6,500 unauthorized banners,posters and advertisements have been removed from public spaces. Authorities have also registered two FIRs in response to severe breaches of law.<br \/>\nOver 20 major locations across the city have been targeted, including Pir Makki, Islam Pura,Garhi Shahu, Lower Mall Road, Sant Nagar, Anarkali, Mozang Chungi, Ravi Road, Misri Shah,Timber Market,Bund Road and Daroghawala. Other areas such as Nishtar,Kamahan,Kahna and Allama Iqbal Town,along with commercial hubs like Jain Mandir,Neela Gumbad and Urdu Bazaar have also been cleared of illegal encroachments.<br \/>\nDeputy Commissioner (DC), Syed Musa Raza said that the anti-encroachment drive was aimed at restoring the city\u2019s beauty and ensuring unhindered public access to roads, walkways, and open areas.\u201cThis operation is a critical step toward reclaiming Lahore\u2019s public spaces and improving urban mobility,\u201dhe said.<br \/>\nHe further added that Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has shown keen interest in the operation, envisioning a clean and encroachment-free Lahore as part of her broader urban reform agenda.<br \/>\nThe district administration vowed to continue the drive with full momentum and take strict action against repeat offenders,he warned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE, May 03: A large-scale anti-encroachment operation was currently in full swing across Lahore, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza on Saturday. 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