In an effort to clear Lahore from encroachments, the district administration’s anti-encroachment operations continued in various areas of the provincial capital on the seventh consecutive day, on Wednesday.
During the operation conducted at Bedian Road, Jallo Mor, Daroghawala, Manga Mandi, Mugalpura, 27 encroachers were arrested, four FIRs were got registered, 76 shops were sealed, 117 signboards, 300 sheds were removed, and seven truck-load of confiscated items were shifted to junkyard.
In the seven days of the operation, a total of 835 arrests have been made, 89 FIRs were got registered, 2,138 structures, including signboards and sheds have been demolished. Moreover, 903 shops and restaurants have been sealed, 30 trucks of belongings, including 4 handcarts, have been seized.
Lahore Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider told the media that currently anti encroachment operations were carried out at various points of the city.
Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL), police and other departments were also taking part in the anti-encroachment operation.
Rafia Haider said that as per instructions given by the CM Punjab, the operation against encroachment will continue.
