Encroachments removed, fines imposed

The district administration removed encroachments during an operation in the city’s busiest markets and also imposed fine on two food outlets in the wee hours of Wednesday.

The markets included Gol Bagh, Mubeen Market, Gardezi Market, and Jalal Masjid Chowk. The anti-encroachment cells took different articles including chairs, tables’ counters and others into possession. A huge number of articles were loaded at five trucks.

The special operation was led by Assistant Commissioner Abida Fareed. Similarly, officials from Metropolitan Corporation, Multan Development Authority, Multan Waste Management Company, and Civil Defence also took part in the operation against encroachment. The district administration also imposed a fine Rs50,000 on two food outlets.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 22^nd, 2020.