ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Enforcement Wing and Land Directorate conducted an anti-encroachment operation in Sector C-16 removing illegal constructions, encroachments and unauthorised Afghan settlements.

The operation was aimed at preserving the city’s aesthetic appeal and restoring the sector’s cleanliness. Its successful execution sent a strong message to those who engage in illegal activities.

CDA Chairman Captain Noorul Amin Mengal had ordered the operation in sector C-16, which was carried out with the assistance of the district administration, Islamabad police and CDA staff. The objective of the operation was to eliminate illegal constructions, encroachments and unauthorised Afghan settlements in the area.

In addition, a joint team was established to survey various areas in Islamabad during Eidul Fitr holidays to identify and mark any encroachment or illegal construction.

The team’s actions would allow for the timely removal of any identified illegal constructions.

The CDA chairman emphasized that any form of encroachment or illegal construction would not be tolerated at any cost and the land mafia would be dealt with constitutionally.

Over the past several months, the CDA had launched several operations against the encroachment mafia and retrieved land worth billions of rupees.

Published in Dawn, April 25th, 2023