Dozens of hawkers were arrested and eight FIRs were lodged for resisting an anti-encroachment drive initiated by CTO in Lahore on Thursday.
Nine temporary anti-encroachment camps have also been established for ongoing action against encroachment on 24 roads on the directions of CTO Lahore Captain (retired) Mustansir Feroz.
The CTO Lahore said that strict action is being taken against the individuals who are trying to create hurdles in the anti-encroachment drive. He said that traffic congestion is the biggest issue being faced by citizens, adding that efforts are being made to provide convenience to them.
He further said that all available resources are being utilized to address the issue of traffic congestion. He added that additional contingents have been deployed in markets to curb one-way traffic.
Nine temporary anti-encroachment camps have also been established for ongoing action against encroachment on 24 roads on the directions of CTO Lahore Captain (retired) Mustansir Feroz.
The CTO Lahore said that strict action is being taken against the individuals who are trying to create hurdles in the anti-encroachment drive. He said that traffic congestion is the biggest issue being faced by citizens, adding that efforts are being made to provide convenience to them.
He further said that all available resources are being utilized to address the issue of traffic congestion. He added that additional contingents have been deployed in markets to curb one-way traffic.