RAWALPIND STAFF REPORTER
On the directions of the Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Kina Murtaza, the Enforcement Squad RDA conducted a detailed inspection in the areas surrounding Chahan Dam, Tarbela Dam, Mujahid Dam and two housing schemes namely Capital Smart City and Lake Vista Housing Scheme, to assess the potential threats of flooding and water pollution.
The team specifically examined sources of pollution, focusing on the unauthorized discharge of untreated wastewater into Nullahs. During the visit, clear directives were issued to all relevant parties to immediately cease practices that contribute to the contamination of vital water resources. The illegal under construction building also sealed in mouza Misriot.
This proactive initiative underlines RDA’s commitment to environmental protection, water resource preservation, and public safety.
The DG RDA Kinza Murtaza, emphasized that the authority is fully committed to ensuring public safety by proactively addressing illegal constructions and hazardous buildings, particularly those located on or near natural drainage channels. She directed the enforcement teams to take strict action without discrimination.
She said that the actions follow direct instructions from Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who has mandated a zero-tolerance policy on encroachments and illegal constructions and developments.
The DG RDA further stated that such operations are integral to the Authority’s broader vision of sustainable urban management and protection of the city’s infrastructure from the adverse impacts of climate-induced extreme weather events.
The RDA has urged citizens to cooperate with the Authority in its efforts and avoid undertaking any illegal construction, especially on encroached land along nullahs and dams.
The inspection team comprised Ali Raza, Assistant Director Planning RDA, Muhammad Tariq, Scheme Superintendent, Arslan Shaukat, Building Superintendent, Fahad Bhatti, Building Inspector, Shafiqur Rahman, Building Inspector, Building Surveyor Aamir Mahmood Malik along with Sub-Engineer WASA Muhammad Tufail, targeting dangerous and illegal constructions particularly along nullahs and encroachments around critical water bodies.
