Times of Islamabad

One of the largest anti encroachment operation launched in Karachi

One of the largest anti encroachment operation launched in Karachi

KARACHI – The government has launched a grand anti-encroachment drive inKarachi and other big cities against Land mafia.

The KMC launched a grand operation’s first phase in Saddar on MKMConday andencroachments on the footpaths near the Passport office were removed.

The KMC used heavy machinery to carry out the operation. A heavy contingentof police was deployed too. The operation is being carried out from RegalChowk to Empress Market. A meeting was held at Karachi commissioner officeto review the preparations.

More than 300 illegal shops and constructions will be demolished during thedrive.