Encroachments Take Over Roads: Chaos Grows as Authorities Allegedly Look the Other Way

Encroachments have turned roads into chaos, causing traffic jams, blocked pathways, and frustration for citizens. Illegal markets flourish with official silence, while authorities allegedly profit. Will this lawlessness ever end?

Illegal Occupation Everywhere

Encroachments have taken over city streets and national highways, creating chaos for citizens. Powerful shopkeepers, government employees, and politically backed individuals have occupied public spaces, narrowing roads and blocking pathways. The issue isn’t just limited to small alleys; sidewalks and major highways are also under siege. People have set up stalls and illegal markets, making it difficult for pedestrians to walk or vehicles to pass.

Authorities’ Silence and Alleged Involvement

Despite the growing frustration of citizens, the concerned departments remain silent. According to locals, officials are complicit in this mess. It is alleged that government employees take daily bribes from the encroachment mafia, turning a blind eye to the lawlessness. The illegal businesses and commercial markets set up on public land are generating huge profits for individuals while depriving the government of revenue.

Traffic Jams and Public Misery

Encroachments on highways and main roads have made traffic jams a daily nightmare. There is no space left for parking vehicles, forcing people to leave their cars in the middle of roads. Public transport is equally affected as buses stop in the middle of the highways to pick up or drop passengers. Outside factories, hospitals, and busy roads, temporary markets for bricks, cement, and even makeshift metal shops have been set up, causing further chaos.

Citizens Demand Immediate Action

The public is frustrated by the lack of action and growing lawlessness. Thousands of workers, business owners, and travelers suffer every day. Citizens have called upon the Chief Secretary of Punjab and the Chief Minister to take urgent steps to clear illegal encroachments. They demand a fair and indiscriminate operation to restore public land, eliminate illegal markets, and provide relief to everyone struggling with this ongoing problem.

The time has come for authorities to prioritize the public’s welfare over corruption and personal interests.