Karachi:
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched driving against illegal and unauthorized constructions, especially buildings in Katchi Abadis that fall under its jurisdiction.
According to a formal review issued by the Senior Director Katchi Abadis, the department has raised serious concerns about the increasing number of buildings with several floors that are built without approved building plans from Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). These constructions are illegal, violate existing statutes and pose significant threats to public security.
It was clarified that the Katchi Abadis department only regulates possession of land in accordance with the approved lay-out plan (LOP), while the authority to approve building plans based solely on SBCA.
This action is in line with the Sindh government’s policy to ensure a uniform crash on illegal constructions and dangerous buildings to prevent any inappropriate event.
Official communication has also been forwarded to Commissioner Karachi, President Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Secretary of Mayor and other key stakeholders for the necessary action and follow -up.
Employees ‘commits suicide’
A 50-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence in Old Golimar. The deceased, identified as Muhammad Afzal, was a Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) employee.
The deceased’s body was moved to a civil hospital after it was found with a rope tied around the neck. Family members revealed that the deceased was a father of a son and four daughters, and struggled with drug addiction. They said he reportedly went to the roof and committed suicide by hanging himself.
The family refused to file any police complaint, and by legal formalities, custody lasted over the deceased’s body. Further studies of the incident are ongoing.
