Sindh Launches Major Crackdown Against Land Mafias

In a significant development, the government of Sindh has made a crucial decision to take action against influential individuals involved in illegal land acquisition within the province.

During a meeting chaired by Director of the Anti-Encroachment Force, Raja Tariq Chandio, it was resolved to reclaim land valued at billions from the possession of high-profile wrongdoers.

The meeting was attended by DSP Operations, Tariq Islam, AD Abdul Wahid Billu, and various other officials. Additionally, a dedicated task force has been established with the primary objective of recovering both government and private land.

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According to data from the Anti-Encroachment Force, legal measures have been initiated against 480 land grabbers throughout the province, with 473 of these cases concentrated in Karachi alone.

Officials have disclosed that a staggering 99% of these cases are associated with well-organized criminal networks.

Expressing his concerns at the meeting, Raja Tariq Chandio emphasized the gravity of the situation and instructed SHOs (Station House Officers) across the province to intensify their efforts in apprehending wanted criminals.