Capital Development Authority (CDA) carried out an anti-encroachment Operation along Murree Road in Malpur Area and demolished several illegal structures constructed in violation of CDA Zoning Regulations. The operation was carried out in collaboration with Islamabad Capital Administration (ICT) and Islamabad Police while heavy machinery was utilized to demolish illegal constructions in the vicinity. During the operation carried out on Sunday, encroachments established on the Right of Way and CDA acquired land were demolished. During this operation, 11 illegally constructed shops, 1 restaurant and 4 boundary walls constructed on several kanals of CDA Land were demolished. It is pertinent to mention here that earlier CDA issued notices to these encroachers to stop commercial activities and remove encroachments from State land within seven (07) days on their own. After expiry of dead line, CDA carried out this operation against illegal commercial activates in violation of CDA Zoning Regulation. During the operation, some miscreants tried to stop the operation. However, the Islamabad Police and ICT Administration tackled the situation and arrested one miscreant for obstructing official business. Published in Daily Times, February 11th 2019.