District authorities have ordered an immediate and stringent crackdown against all illegal petrol pumps and unregistered religious seminaries across Khairpur, citing the National Action Plan to ensure law and order.
The decision was made during a meeting of the District Coordination Committee on the National Action Plan, held at Sachal Sarmast Hall on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Khairpur Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar.
Addressing the participants, Deputy Commissioner Chachar announced that unauthorized petrol pumps “will not be tolerated under any circumstances.” He directed that such establishments be sealed and legal proceedings be initiated against their operators under the Petroleum Act.
The Deputy Commissioner also announced that the registration status of all seminaries across the district will be closely scrutinized. He warned that any seminary found operating without government registration will face legal action in accordance with the law.
The crackdown also extends to the illegal trade of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Mr. Chachar directed the authorities to take decisive action against unlicensed LPG stations and informal sales, affirming that any outlet not adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or operating without a valid license will also be sealed.
He also briefed the committee about the ongoing anti-encroachment campaign, which he stated is continuing “without any discrimination” as the law is equal for all. The initiative aims to enhance the city’s beauty and ensure smooth traffic flow, and several encroachments have already been removed in this regard.
The meeting was attended by numerous high-ranking officials, including Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Riaz Ahmed Shaikh, DIB In-charge Ali Gul Mallah, Assistant Commissioners Darya Khan Chandio, Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, Arsalan Haider Phulpoto, and Syed Arbab Ali Shah, Information Officer Amanullah Channa, and senior representatives from law enforcement agencies and other relevant government departments.