Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi has directed all deputy commissioners to continue operations against encroachments and civic violations to improve traffic flow, reclaim public spaces, and enforce government regulations. The directive was issued during a meeting on Sunday where Naqvi emphasized the need for sustained action against road and footpath encroachments, particularly roadside hotels occupying public spaces. He also ordered strict legal action against violators.
Operation Details and Demolitions
Assistant Commissioner Site Muhammad Yousuf led a major anti-encroachment operation along Mauripur Road, from the Lyari Expressway start to Sher Shah. The operation targeted long-standing illegal structures in the Site subdivision. Among the demolished permanent encroachments was an illegal timber market operating beneath a bridge, which was completely removed. Authorities also demolished an unlawful occupation by a construction company that had established a cattle pen and other unauthorized structures on government land. Additionally, a large organized illegal parking lot that had occupied a vast area for years and contributed to traffic congestion was cleared. Officials removed approximately 50 to 80 illegally parked vehicles, including both private and commercial vehicles.
Enforcement in Other Areas
In North Nazimabad, Assistant Commissioner Nemat Khan conducted an operation against encroachments on footpaths and roadside restaurants. Authorities confiscated tables and chairs used illegally by roadside eateries occupying public spaces. In Bin Qasim subdivision, Assistant Commissioner Sajjad Ansari launched a crackdown on LPG retailers allegedly selling gas above the government-notified price at Ghaghar Phatak. Three LPG outlets were inspected, with one shop sealed and fines totaling Rs10,000 imposed on three outlets for violating official pricing regulations.
Commissioner's Appreciation and Future Action
Naqvi commended field officers for their work in removing encroachments, curbing the sale of unsafe CNG cylinders, enforcing official prices of essential commodities, and improving civic services. Deputy commissioners presented reports on measures taken to enforce official prices of flour and other essential commodities, remove encroachments, and improve public service delivery, according to a handout issued by the Commissioner's Office. While appreciating ongoing efforts, the commissioner stressed the need to make enforcement more effective.
