PESHAWAR:The series of operations by District Administration Peshawar to end illegal occupations, encroachments and illegal constructions on government land in the provincial capital Peshawar is continuing uninterrupted.
In this regard, on the direction of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir, a special operation was carried out against encroachments in Landa Sarak area on Charsadda Road, during which dozens of illegal constructions, encroachments and various types of illegal structures were demolished.
The purpose of the operation was to reclaim government land from illegal occupations, clear public pathways from encroachments and end difficulties faced by citizens in commuting. During the operation, various illegal constructions established in Landa Sarak area on Charsadda Road, encroached portions outside shops, goods placed on road and footpath and other illegal obstacles were removed.
During the operation, the concerned staff, while reviewing the encroachments present on the spot, removed illegal obstacles established on government land and public passages. This initiative will help in restoration of public pathways, ease of movement for citizens and improvement in traffic flow.
Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir said that the ongoing operation in Peshawar to end encroachments and illegal occupations on government land is being carried out in public interest. Clearing the city’s important highways, bazaars, streets and public places from encroachments and providing better commuting facilities to citizens are among the top priorities of the district administration.
He directed the concerned officers to make operations against encroachments more effective and not to allow illegal constructions or occupations on government land in any area.
He clarified that indiscriminate action will be taken to end encroachments and strict legal action will be taken against those violating the law.
Deputy Commissioner Peshawar further said that it is necessary to keep roads, footpaths and public passages open for citizens. Shopkeepers and traders should keep their goods within the limits of shops and avoid establishing any kind of encroachment on government land or public passages, otherwise action will be taken in accordance with law.
According to District Administration Peshawar, the series of operations against encroachments in different areas of the city and important highways will continue. Protection of government land, restoration of public passages, improvement in traffic flow and ending problems faced by citizens are the basic objectives of these operations.