Key Takeaways
- Peshawar authorities demolished over 450 structures along Ring Road.
- The drive aims to reclaim public land and improve traffic conditions.
- Deputy Commissioner Afaq Wazir directed officials to prevent encroachers from returning.
Peshawar authorities have demolished more than 450 buildings, including shops and markets, along the Ring Road as part of an ongoing anti-encroachment drive.
The campaign, which began last week, covers the road and nearby areas, with teams from the Peshawar Development Authority and other departments using heavy machinery to remove encroachments.
The primary objective is to reclaim public land, widen roads, and remove obstacles that disrupt traffic, according to the district administration.
The drive has extended from Garhi Qamardin to Jamil Chowk, Pir Zakori Flyover, Pushtakhara Chowk, and other sections of Ring Road.
In Charsadda, affected traders have expressed concerns about losing their livelihoods, with some alleging that authorities demolished structures without providing adequate notice.
However, the administration maintains that it will continue removing illegal occupation of government land, emphasizing the importance of public safety and improved travel conditions.
Deputy Commissioner Afaq Wazir has directed officials to stop encroachers from returning to cleared locations, ensuring the sustained effectiveness of the drive.
Similar operations are taking place in other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, indicating a broader initiative to address encroachment issues.
