Drive launched to remove encroachment from busy roads

DCs submit reports to commissioner identifying specific roads plagued by encroachment

KARACHI:

A campaign has been launched to remove encroachments on busy roads and footpaths that have been obstructing traffic in the city, announced the spokesperson of the commissioner Karachi.

Deputy commissioners have submitted reports on the actions and progress taken in their respective districts to the commissioner, who has instructed them to open communication with relevant institutions and provide assistance as needed.

Concerned agencies and DCs have identified specific roads plagued by encroachments, leading to traffic disruptions and inconveniences for pedestrians. The removal of these encroachments is underway gradually, considering their nature and specific requirements.

Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi has directed DCs to provide regular updates on the progress of the action being taken.

Encroachments at Shama Shopping Centre, Shah Faisal Colony No. 3 Kalma Chowk, Azimpora Road, were successfully removed through a joint effort involving the police, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), and the Town Municipal Administration (TMA).

Similarly, in South District, the anti-encroachment team, in collaboration with KMC, took action to eliminate encroachments at Atmaram Pritamdas Road, Lyari, and Shoe Market, Garden.

In a report, Keamari DC Junaid Iqbal informed the commissioner that timely action was taken to remove encroachment on 30 acres of government land in the Dhaiya Mooch Block-1 LDA 42 scheme.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the ACs, with collaboration from the district administration and anti-encroachment force. The land, originally owned by the Lyari Development Authority (LDA), was transferred back to LDA upon completion of the process.

Central DC Fawad Ghaffar informed the commissioner regarding the commencement of a collaborative campaign with KMC on May 2. The campaign aims to address encroachments hindering traffic flow in Central District and is scheduled to last for a week.

All assistant commissioners and police officials have been duly informed and instructed to ensure the successful execution of this operation.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 2^nd, 2024.