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LAHORE, Jan 07 (APP):The district administration confiscated 2,148 illegal encroachment materials and removed 14,538 unauthorised banners and flexes during large-scale anti-encroachment operations carried out across the provincial capital over the past three days.
In line with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s “Suthra Punjab” vision to enhance urban cleanliness, reclaim public spaces and ensure smooth traffic flow, the operations are being conducted under the direct supervision of Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza, with all regulation squads of the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore engaged in coordinated action against encroachments and illegal advertising material.
According to official details, major operations were conducted on key arteries including Mall Road, GT Road, Johar Town, Township and other localities across the district. As a result, main roads and commercial areas were cleared of encroachments that were obstructing pedestrian movement and contributing to traffic congestion.
The district administration has directed that all underpasses and bridges be immediately cleared of wall chalking to enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal. Officials have also been instructed to initiate legal action against elements resisting government operations during enforcement drives.
Special emphasis has been placed on ensuring clear pedestrian pathways in commercial centers. The administration has further decided to widen the scope of the crackdown against illegal parking stands, which remain a major cause of congestion in busy market areas. Market committees have been taken on board to support sustained removal of encroachments and prevent their re-emergence. Authorities believe coordination with traders’ bodies will help ensure long-term compliance.
DC Syed Musa Raza said that there would be no compromise on the city’s cleanliness, beauty and traffic management. He stressed that anti-encroachment operations would continue until complete elimination of encroachments is achieved. “Actions will be taken without discrimination, and no pressure will be entertained,” he added.