36 shops sealed; encroachments removed

LAHORE:The district administration sealed 36 shops, confiscated 10 truckloads of encroachment materials, and impounded nine fruit vendor rickshaws in a major drive against encroachments, here on Sunday.

The ongoing anti-encroachment operations are being carried out, under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza, with active participation from Assistant Commissioners across various localities.

Significant operations were conducted in areas, including Badami Bagh, Shahdara, Chaman Colony, Johar Town, Multan Road, and Raiwind Road. Additionally, operations were extended to Manga Mandi, Sundar Road, Raiwind Main Bazaar, Abdullah Gul Interchange, Walton Road, and Allama Iqbal Road.

Anti-encroachment activities also took place in Township Market, Haji Camp, GT Road, Harbanspura, and Rizwan Garden, where illegally occupied public spaces were cleared to restore road width and improve traffic flow. Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza stated that anti-encroachment drive had significantly enhanced the city’s beauty, widened thoroughfares, and improved traffic movement.