Anti-encroachment operation continues on third day in Karachi

Dunya News

Anti-encroachment operation continues on third day in Karachi

KARACHI (Dunya News) – An operation against encroachments in Aladin Park in Karachi has continued on third day today (Thursday).



According to details, heavy machinery and heavy contingents of police personnel have arrived at the scene to participate in the drive with anti-encroachment team.



Earlier, Supreme Court had rejected pleas of affectees for compensation and halting anti-encroachment operation along Gujjar and Orangi drains.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed heard the case regarding the anti-encroachment drive at SC’s Karachi registry.

The apex court revoked the stay orders and ordered government to continue the operation along nullahs ahead of monsoon season.

The anti-encroachment department’s director said that shopping mall, pavilion and club are illegally constructed in the park.