ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has reclaimed over 1.5 acres of encroached land in the Trail 3 area of the Margalla Hills National Park, adjacent to Margalla Road.

The operation, overseen by the Enforcement Directorate of CDA and ICT Magistrate, resulted in the peaceful evacuation and demolition of nearly 15 illegally constructed houses and animal sheds. All structures were removed after prior issuance of legal notices to the encroachers.

“Following the clearance, the reclaimed land has been handed over to the Environment Directorate, and restoration efforts are now underway to rehabilitate the site and recover the green cover lost due to unauthorised construction,” the spokesperson said.

“This operation reflects CDA’s continued commitment to environmental preservation and strict enforcement of land use regulations within protected areas of the capital,” he added.

Published in Dawn, July 13th, 2025