Rawalpindi: Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatha said that there is a complete ban on ‘jumma bazaar’ of vehicles in the city, and FIRs will be registered against the violators, including dealers and vehicle owners.

He said that Rawalpindi city is already very densely populated, and traffic problems are increasing with each passing day. In such a case, such bazaars being established in the centre of the city not only cause traffic disruption but also pose a security risk. Therefore, a complete ban is being imposed on them, and strict legal action will be taken against the violators under Section 144 already imposed by the Deputy Commissioner.

He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting held at the Commissioner’s Office, Rawalpindi. Additional Commissioner Coordination Syed Nazarat Ali, CTO Taimur, Secretary RTA Rashid Ali, Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Amjad Chaudhry, DSP Rafaqat, Dr. Zanira, and other concerned officers participated in this meeting.

Liaquat Ali Chatha directed that all concerned officers should be present in the field and ensure the implementation of Section 144. He directed Municipal Corporation officers to hold a meeting with the Car Dealers Association and sensitise them about the ban. He said that in the next phase, an empty place outside the city will be identified where ‘jumma bazaar’ vehicles can be set up so that this economic activity can continue as per the rules and regulations.

Published in Dawn, January 12th, 2024