Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa has reiterated that to eliminate encroachments from the city, anti-encroachment drive will be intensified further. This was stated by him on Monday while chairing a meeting which decided to launch a vigorous campaign to enforce the writ of the state and protect public spaces. The anti-encroachment drive will focus on removing illegal structures, stopping construction activities in Zone 3, and halting commercial activities in Margalla Hills. The authorities have also planned to register FIRs against repeat offenders and arrest those who continue to encroach on vacated sites.

Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized the need for strict monitoring to prevent re-encroachment and directed the fencing of vacated areas. He directed to protect the environment, particularly the water of Rawal Dam, by removing encroachments around drains flowing into the dam. The meeting decided to enforce Section 144 to stop all construction activities in Zone 3, and the relevant assistant commissioners, enforcement, environment, and building control departments will work together to make the operation successful.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan