14 Arrested as CDA Launches Major Anti-Encroachment Operation

The Islamabad district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal construction, demolishing unauthorized structures, arresting 14 people, and removing the Lambardar of Sangjani as part of a wider campaign against encroachments and unlawful development.

According to the district administration, enforcement teams carried out a large-scale operation in Sangjani and Shah Allah Ditta, where an alleged attempt to encroach upon land owned by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) was thwarted.

During the operation, authorities demolished seven illegally constructed structures in Shah Allah Ditta that had been built without obtaining the required No Objection Certificate (NOC). Officials said 14 individuals allegedly involved in unauthorized construction were arrested on the spot.

In a separate administrative action, the District Collector of Islamabad removed Mohsin Ali Shah from the office of Lambardar of Revenue Estate Sangjani with immediate effect.

According to the official notification, he failed to perform the duties and responsibilities prescribed under Rule 22 of the West Pakistan Land Revenue Rules, 1968. He has also been barred from using the official designation or exercising any powers and privileges associated with the office.

Deputy Commissioner Islamabad also warned that officials found negligent in preventing illegal construction would face disciplinary action, stressing that accountability would extend to government officers who fail to perform their duties.

The district administration urged citizens to obtain the required NOCs before starting any construction and encouraged the public to report illegal building activities. Officials said the anti-encroachment campaign would continue and that legal action would be taken against anyone involved in unauthorized construction, regardless of influence or status.