The district administration in Islamabad has taken decisive action against illegal water drilling on a green belt along the Expressway near Khanna Pul, arresting seven individuals and ordering the seizure of drilling machinery.
Operation Details
Following complaints about unauthorized activity, the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad directed officials to take immediate action. The Nilore Assistant Commissioner conducted an operation at the site, where drilling work was found to be continuing despite the cancellation of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) previously issued for the activity.
Seizure and Arrests
During the inspection, authorities seized drilling machinery and took seven people into custody. The operation was carried out on the green belt area along the expressway, which is public land meant for environmental and aesthetic purposes.
Background and Impact
Illegal water drilling poses a serious threat to the city's groundwater resources and infrastructure. The district administration has emphasized that such unauthorized activities will not be tolerated, and legal proceedings are underway against the arrested individuals.
