The Capital Development Authority carried out a large-scale anti-encroachment operation in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area on Thursday, reclaiming state land worth billions of rupees. Officials confirmed that teams demolished more than 200 illegally constructed houses located near the Barri Imam locality.
According to CDA authorities, the कब्जे extended across approximately 1,700 acres of government land. Over time, residents had established unauthorized structures, significantly expanding the encroached area. Therefore, the administration launched a coordinated operation to clear the land and restore state ownership.
During the operation, tensions escalated as some locals resisted the कार्रवाई. Officials reported that groups confronted CDA teams and attempted to disrupt the demolition process. Moreover, attackers allegedly set two CDA trucks on fire, intensifying the situation and forcing authorities to respond swiftly.
In response, law enforcement agencies intervened to control the unrest and secure the area. Subsequently, authorities registered a case against around 350 individuals under various provisions, including sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Investigations are currently underway to identify those involved in the violence and property damage.
Meanwhile, CDA officials reiterated their commitment to removing illegal encroachments across the capital. They emphasized that such operations aim to protect public land and ensure lawful urban development. Furthermore, authorities warned that strict action would continue against those occupying state property without authorization.
The operation marks one of the largest recent efforts to address illegal land कब्जा in Islamabad, highlighting the administration’s renewed focus on enforcement.
