He said that the operation against encroachments was totally impartial and aimed at bringing improvement and correcting things. The drive has been initiated in the light of the Supreme Court order. The actions taken were fully in accordance with the plan made for removal of encroachments and restoration of heritage buildings in the city.
Shopkeepers of Lea Market were given six days' time to remove their stuff; they will be accommodated on some nearby place. Senior director anti encroachments Bashir Siddiqui, senior director Estate Tasneem Siddiqui and senior director coordination Masood Alam were also present on this occasion. Mayor urged the traders to cooperate with KMC as no decision was taken in this connection by Mayor alone and it was the decision of all other governmental organisations which were directed by the court to do so.
He said those who were doing business on places other than drains, parks and foot paths should not bother as no one will be disturbed beyond the boundary wall of heritage buildings.
He said demolition of structures and lifting of debris was not easy work and debris from light house will be removed from Thursday. It was informed on this occasion that a total of 933 shops are located in the limits of Lea Market out of which 702 have been built outside the main building and 231 are inside the old market.