PESHAWAR, Oct 26 (APP):Grand operation against encroachments and illegal constructions on Ring Road and its adjacent areas in the provincial capital Peshawar is continuing in full swing.
During the operation, more than 500 illegal constructions and encroachments of shops and markets have been demolished so far, while effective actions are being taken to reclaim government land and clear public passages from encroachments.
During this grand operation being carried out under the supervision of District Administration Peshawar, operations are underway against illegal constructions and encroachments in Jamil Chowk, Pir Zakori Flyover, Peshtakhara Chowk and other areas of Ring Road. Officials of Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) and other relevant departments are jointly participating in the operation, while illegal constructions and encroachments are being demolished through heavy machinery.
The main objective of the operation is to reclaim government land from illegal occupants, widen roads and public passages, eliminate obstacles hindering traffic flow and provide better commuting facilities to citizens. These measures will help reduce traffic pressure on Ring Road and its adjacent areas, reduce travel time of citizens and improve public facilities.
On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir, the relevant departments are carrying on the operations under mutual contact and coordinated strategy to ensure protection of government land as well as clear public places from all kinds of illegal encroachments. During the operation, priority is being given to enforcement of law, protection of government properties and resolution of problems faced by citizens.
Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Afaq Wazir has clarified that the ongoing operation against encroachments and illegal constructions is being carried out in public interest, aimed at improving civic facilities in Peshawar, widening of roads and making the traffic system effective.
He directed the relevant authorities to continue the operations consistently and also take effective measures to prevent re-establishment of encroachments on the reclaimed government land.
He reiterated his resolve that indiscriminate action against illegal occupations and encroachments on government land will continue on Ring Road including other areas of Peshawar and no compromise will be made on public interest, civic convenience and protection of government land.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
