Over 560 shops, illegal constructions demolished during anti-encroachment operation

PESHAWAR, Oct 27 (APP):More than 560 shops, markets and other illegal constructions and encroachments have been demolished so far during the grand anti-encroachment operation launched on Ring Road and its adjacent localities.

The operation carried out on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar Afaq Wazir is aimed

to reclaim government land from illegal occupants and clear public passages from encroachments

During this grand operation being carried out under the supervision of District Administration Peshawar, operations are underway against illegal constructions and encroachments in Jamil Chowk, Pir Zakori Flyover, Peshtakhara Chowk and other adjacent areas of Ring Road. Officials of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and other relevant departments are participating in the operation under a joint strategy, while illegal constructions and encroachments are being demolished through heavy machinery.

The main objective of the operation is to reclaim government land from illegal occupants, widen roads and public passages, eliminate obstacles hindering traffic flow and provide better commuting facilities to citizens. These measures will help reduce traffic pressure on Ring Road and its adjacent areas, reduce travel time of citizens and improve public facilities.

On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir, the relevant departments are advancing the operations under mutual contact and coordinated strategy to ensure protection of government land as well as clear public places from all kinds of illegal encroachments. During the operation, priority is being given to enforcement of law, protection of government properties and resolution of problems faced by citizens.

Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir has clarified that the ongoing grand operation against encroachments and illegal constructions is being carried out in public interest, aimed at improving civic facilities in Peshawar, widening of roads and making the traffic system effective.

 He directed the relevant authorities to continue the operations uninterrupted and also ensure effective measures to prevent re-establishment of encroachments on the reclaimed government land.

He reiterated his resolve that indiscriminate operations against illegal occupations and encroachments on government land will continue in Ring Road including other areas of Peshawar and no compromise will be made on public interest, civic facilities and protection of government land.