SBCA razes various illegal constructions

Demolishes four buildings, 13 portions during ongoing operation across city

KARACHI:

The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), during its ongoing crackdown against illegal constructions, razed many buildings and wedding halls in various parts of the city.

During a recent operation in district central, unidentified individuals fired shots at SBCA personnel. However, despite the gunfire, SBCA officials continued the operation and demolished the fourth floor of a building. Director General of SBCA, Abdul Rasheed Solangi asked the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central to apprehend the culprits immediately and file a case against those involved in the firing.

Solangi emphasised the need for fearless enforcement actions against illegal constructions and commended the SBCA staff for their dedication and assured them of full support.

According to details, under the directives of Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani, operations against illegal constructions are ongoing in various areas of the city. Abdul Rasheed Solangi, along with the demolition squad, razed more than four buildings in areas including Essa Nagri, Paposh Nagar, and Gulberg. Moreover, over 13 illegal portions have been demolished in areas such as Saddar Town, Jamshed Town, Gulberg, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal. SBCA director general is personally supervising the operation.

Minister for local government has directed the SBCA director general to ensure the eradication of all kinds of illegal constructions from the city. He also stressed taking strict action against SBCA officials involved in illegal constructions. Minister further instructed the DG to conduct surprise visits to different areas of the city to assess the legality of buildings.

The provincial government is committed to cleansing Karachi from all forms of illegal constructions.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 7^th, 2024.