ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Monday launched a crackdown against illegal occupation of public roads with a series of anti-encroachment operations in the federal capital.

According to a spokesperson for the ICT administration, the latest operation was conducted in the Athal Village area, where a team of officials successfully removed encroachments from a busy road.

The operation was carried out under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon.

The assistant commissioner, Secretariat, in a statement, said the illegal occupation of public roads was a serious problem that posed a threat to the safety and security of citizens. The anti-encroachment operation in Athal Village was a success and the road had now been cleared for public use.

The assistant commissioner said more operations would be conducted in the coming days to ensure that all public roads were free of encroachments. He urged the citizens to report illegal encroachments to the authorities, adding “by working together, we can keep our streets clear and safe for everyone”.

Published in Dawn, September 5th, 2023