Illegal constructions demolished in Mansehra

Mansehra: A joint team of the district administration, the tehsil municipal administration, and the police on Thursday conducted an anti-encroachment operation in the city; demolishing dozens of illegal structures in its wake, according to news sources.

Assistant Commissioner (AC) Talat Fahad had earlier been tasked with leading the team – which razed dozens of unapproved buildings on the Bypass Road and Karakoram Highway. Meanwhile, the traders who tried to hinder the operation were taken into custody – but were released soon after.

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The AC has indicated that the drive would continue until all constructions found in violation of building bylaws had been taken down. She added that the owners of the identified structures had been served with warning notices prior to the action’s commencement, and that the drive was intended in the public’s best interest.

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The razed buildings included hotels, marriage halls, and business centres.