Sukkur | ReNews Pakistan
The Anti-Encroachment Branch of the Sukkur Municipal Corporation (SMC), under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Pir Wahid Bakhsh, continued its city-wide campaign against illegal encroachments on Friday. During the operation, officials removed an unauthorised Lunda Bazaar (flea market) that had been set up on government land within the Municipal Jinnah Stadium premises. The removal involved dismantling all stalls, carts, and structures located on the site. Encroachers present during the operation were warned against future violations of the law. The operation was led by Director of Anti-Encroachment Bilawal Korai, with support from inspectors Adnan Memon, Sohail Altaf Sheikh, Zaheer Memon, and Kamran Memon. The site was cleared efficiently and that public access to the stadium remained unobstructed. Municipal Commissioner Pir Wahid Bakhsh told reporters that public facilities like Jinnah Stadium are intended for recreational activities and that any illegal occupation of such spaces violates both the law and public interest. He emphasized that the administration is committed to protecting government land, maintaining city aesthetics, ensuring public convenience, and facilitating smooth traffic flow. The Sukkur Municipal Corporation stated that similar enforcement operations will continue across the city to remove illegal encroachments and preserve public property. Citizens were urged to cooperate with authorities and adhere to legal regulations to help maintain an organised and orderly urban environment. The campaign is part of the SMC’s broader effort to enforce land-use regulations, protect government property, and promote structured urban development in Sukkur.