The rampant spread of illegal constructions has plunged Khairpur into chaos, while residents allege that the complete absence of municipal anti-encroachment staff is severely disrupting public movement and traffic flow.
Unauthorized stalls, occupation of footpaths, and commercial extensions on major highways have become a common sight on the city’s main roads, markets, and residential streets, causing severe difficulties for the public.
Expressing growing concern on Monday, citizens have said that walking on the city’s footpaths has become an extremely difficult task. These unchecked obstacles are also being cited as a major cause of severe traffic jams, badly affecting daily commutes.
According to sources, the problem of illegal encroachments is not new, and many have been in place for years without any concrete action. It is reported that complaints sometimes result in temporary clearances, but authorities soon look the other way, a practice that has apparently further emboldened the perpetrators.
In response to this growing crisis, civic circles have strongly urged the district administration to take immediate notice. They are demanding a sustained crackdown against all encroachments and a thorough review of the anti-encroachment staff’s performance to resolve the issue.