Over 2,200 illegal structures razed

LAHORE:Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza, the Lahore District Administration has carried out an anti-encroachment operation, successfully removing more than 2,200 illegal structures across the City’s key commercial hubs.

This large-scale initiative has cleared unlawful establishments from Urdu Bazaar, Circular Road, and Anarkali, restoring accessibility for the general public. Led by Chief Officer Metropolitan Corporation Shahid Abbas Kathia and Metropolitan Officer Regulation Headquarters Kashif Jaleel, the operation also saw the confiscation of encroachment materials, with 21 trucks deployed to remove the seized goods. In Harbanspura, unauthorised markets were dismantled, and legal action was initiated against violators. Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to continue the drive until the last illegal occupation is removed, ensuring wider roads and unobstructed passageways for citizens. He emphasised that eliminating encroachments would not only enhance Lahore’s urban aesthetics but also improve mobility for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

139 properties sealed

LDA sealed another 139 properties during its on-going operation against illegal commercial properties within the LDA controlled areas.

On the direction of LDA Director General Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing targeted various city neighborhoods, including Gulberg, Garden Town, Gujjarpura, Shadman, Shah Jamal, New Muslim Town, Wahdat Road and Sabzazar. The operation targeted properties being used for commercial purposes without any proper authorisation or payment of commercial fees. A total of 42 properties in Gulberg, New Garden Town, Faisal Town and 56 properties in Gujjarpura, Shadman, Shah Jamal, and New Muslim Town were sealed for violations. During a recovery operation, 41 additional properties were sealed on Wahdat Road and in Sabzazar.These included private schools, food outlets, beauty salons, clinics, workshops, shops, and offices.