Three individuals have been arrested and legal proceedings initiated against them following a large-scale anti-encroachment operation against roadside eateries in various areas of Saddar, including a food center near Dolmen Mall.
The crackdown was carried out by the city administration on Saturday under the directives of Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi.
The District South administration, traffic police, town administration, and cantonment board jointly participated in this extensive operation.
Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khoso submitted a detailed report of the action to the Commissioner. The report stated that this major operation targeted illegal encroachments at Bohri Masjid, Mansfield Street, Food Street, near Empress Market, Purana Tanga Stand, and Dr. Daudpota Road.
According to official details, 12 illegally established temporary shops and sheds at Purana Tanga Stand were completely demolished by the authorities.
The report further added that Traffic Police and Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) personnel seized a total of 30 pushcarts and stalls during the operation.