Save Our Pak
Deputy Commissioner of Swat, Saleem Jan, said that Amir Maqam’s hotel is not built on encroached land, as Reported By Save Our Pak News Channel on Tuesday.
While talking to the media in Swat, the Deputy Commissioner said the anti-encroachment operation on Mingora Bypass was completely legal. According to the revenue records, the land was jointly owned property. All illegal structures within the river boundary were removed. Buildings on legal land and with official NOCs were not touched during the operation.
He added that tourists are welcome in Swat and all necessary facilities will be provided. The operation will be carried out from Mingora to Kalam without any discrimination. Some people first got the NOC and then built illegal structures later. In Kalam, 87 hotels have been marked for encroachment.
He also mentioned that in 2020, even after agreements were made, 33 hotels still built on encroached land. A special inquiry committee will release the final report about the Swat tragedy. During that tragedy, there was a shortage of boats and safety ropes.
The Deputy Commissioner informed the media that a letter has been sent to the government for more resources, including drone technology and other tools.
At the moment, the provincial and district administrations in Swat are continuing their anti-encroachment drive. Illegal structures are being demolished.
Officials also stated that even some hotels built on land owned by influential people have been taken down.
Meanwhile, some citizens believe that this operation is a way to distract people from the Swat tragedy. They say the land is legally owned, and the Swat River is nearly 1,000 feet away from their property.
