CDA has stepped up its drive to remove illegal encroachments in Islamabad by using drone surveillance and satellite monitoring. The goal is to make enforcement more effective and long-lasting.
In recent operations, the CDA recovered more than 60 kanals of public land in Saidpur. Similar actions were carried out along GT Road, Srinagar Highway, Tarnol, and the Islamabad Expressway, where teams targeted unlawful constructions and structures built on government land.
CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa said the new monitoring system will help protect these cleared areas permanently. Regular drone footage and Google Earth tracking will be used to keep a close watch on the sites and prevent people from taking over the land again.
The use of advanced technology is expected to make the anti-encroachment campaign more efficient by providing real-time updates and evidence of illegal activities. This will also allow the CDA to respond more quickly whenever new violations are detected.
Officials say that illegal encroachments not only take away public land but also affect the city’s environment, planning, and infrastructure. By recovering and protecting these areas, the CDA aims to maintain Islamabad’s planned layout and ensure public spaces remain accessible for all citizens.
The campaign reflects a zero-tolerance policy towards land grabbing and unlawful construction, with authorities committed to keeping the capital city free from encroachments. The combination of on-ground action and high-tech monitoring is seen as a major step forward in protecting Islamabad’s urban landscape for the future.
