PESHAWAR:The grand operation against encroachments and illegal constructions on Ring Road continued for the fourth consecutive day under the supervision of the district administration, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar Afaq Wazir said.
According to the DC Peshawar, more than 300 shops, markets and other illegal structures have so far been demolished during the ongoing operation.
The operation is underway at Jameel Chowk, Pir Zakori Flyover, Pushtkhara Chowk and other areas along Ring Road, the DC stated.
The joint operations are being carried out by the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) and other relevant departments under the supervision of the District Administration Peshawar, the Deputy Commissioner said.
Heavy machinery is being used to remove illegal constructions and encroachments, DC Peshawar said.
The operation is continuing to vacate government land and maintain the openness of roads, the DC said.The measures to eliminate encroachments will improve traffic flow and facilitate the movement of citizens, DC Peshawar added.
Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Afaq Wazir expressed the commitment that the operation will continue until the complete elimination of illegal constructions and encroachments.
He said indiscriminate legal action will be taken against those violating the laws.