Islam Pura’s Tanki Wali Park Cleared of 25-Year-Old Illegal Encroachments

Lahore: Tanki Wali Park in Islam Pura has been cleared of long-standing illegal encroachments in an operation carried out on the directions of PHA Lahore Managing Director Ahmed Usman Javed. The action was supervised by Additional Managing Director Tasleem Akhtar Rao, with support from the district administration and the LDA. Reports say the encroachments had existed at the park site for around 25 years.
According to the report, the park land was reclaimed after a committee-led operation using heavy machinery and field staff. Officials said illegal occupation and unauthorised construction on park land would not be tolerated, and that steps are being taken across the city to protect parks, improve greenery and enhance public facilities.