Strict warnings to shopkeepers, vendors against encroachments, spreading garbage

The Amritsar Municipal Corporation carried out a joint enforcement drive on Saturday against encroachments and the spread of filth on public roads. The action was taken on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Bikramjeet Singh Shergill and Joint Commissioner Dr Jai Inder Singh.

Teams from the Estate Department and the Health Department conducted the drive from Hathi Gate to Lohgarh Gate. The Health Department team was led by Medical Officer Health (MOH) Dr Yogesh Arora, while the Estate Department team was headed by Secretary Sushant Bhatia. SI Sanjeev Dewan, SI Harinderpal Singh and Land Inspector Aman Sharma were also part of the team.

During the drive, illegal stalls and rehris set up on public roads were removed and seized to ensure the smooth movement of traffic and pedestrians. Officials said the encroachments were causing inconvenience to commuters and posed safety concerns in the busy market area. Simultaneously, the Health Department issued challans to street vendors for spreading garbage on roads and for the use of single-use plastic, reiterating the municipal corporation’s commitment to enforcing cleanliness and environmental regulations.

The joint teams remained at the site for several hours and also sensitised shopkeepers and street vendors about civic norms. Officials issued strict warnings against encroachment on government roads and land, stating that action would continue against violators. The municipal corporation has appealed to residents, shopkeepers and street vendors to cooperate with civic authorities, avoid encroachments, maintain cleanliness in public places and refrain from using single-use plastic to help keep the city clean and well-organised.