A major crackdown against encroachments and illegal occupations in Karachi is set to begin soon, as authorities have decided to launch a strict citywide operation involving SHOs of all relevant police stations.
Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah issued a stern warning, stating that from today onward, if any complaint regarding encroachments is received in areas falling under the Revenue Department, Anti-Encroachment Department, Police or any Development Authority, strict action will be taken against the responsible officers.
He announced that FIRs would be registered against negligent officials and arrests would also be made if authorities fail to act against illegal occupations and encroachments.
An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Local Government Minister to discuss action against the encroachment mafia. The meeting was attended by Provincial Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Member of Sindh Assembly Qasim Soomro, and other senior government officials. Additional IG Karachi, the Deputy Commissioner West, SSP West, and the Directors General of KDA, MDA, and LDA were also present at the meeting.
During the meeting, it was decided that a strict operation would be launched against the growing encroachments and illegal occupations in the city.
The Local Government Minister directed that a comprehensive and effective operation would be carried out under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner, with the support of the police and Rangers. He further clarified that, in light of the strict orders of the Sindh High Court, indiscriminate action would be taken against the land-grabbing mafia and all forms of encroachment.
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