ABBOTTABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Sep, 2025) On the directives of the provincial government, the district administration Abbottabad has intensified its efforts to clear waterways of illegal encroachments. An operation was carried out in Thanda Maira Sialhad under the special instructions of Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad, Sarmad Salim Akram. The drive, led by Assistant Commissioner Zark Yar Khan Toru with the support of TMA, Revenue Department, and Police, resulted in the demolition of numerous encroachments with the help of heavy machinery. During the operation, more than 11 kanals and 15 marlas of land were retrieved, restoring the natural water flow. Residents have been directed to voluntarily remove any encroachments from waterways, otherwise strict legal action will be taken.