Railways recover occupied land in Multan

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The divisional authorities of Pakistan Railways have recovered land having been occupied by the mafia and grabbers in Multan upon the directives of the Divisional Superintendent, Shoaib Adil, 

In a crackdown, launched by the divisional officials, the railway land worth Rs 130 million has been recovered during the last couple of months. 

DS Shoaib Adil has appreciated the success achieved in recovering the railway land from mafia and directed that the campaign should continue unabated. 

Meanwhile, upon his initiatives, another crackdown was underway against people crossing the tracks illegally as part of the ongoing drive for ensuring safe railway operation. 

In this regard, on his instructions, warning boards have been installed at vantage points asking the trespassers to avoid crossing the railway line illegally or otherwise they will be arrested.

Acting on DS directives, the Khanewal Railway Police arrested accused Muhammed Atif while crossing the track on his motorcycle illegally at gate No 215 on the occasion of arrival of Sir Syed Express.

Another motorcyclist was apprehended at the same gate while illegally crossing the line oon the occasion of arrival of Millat Express.

Meanwhile on DS directive, the Divisional Engineer Abid Razaq completed the inspection of railway track from Multan to Mian Chunnoo.

During inspection he observed the working of gang men, level crossings and the bridges falling on this section.

He also inspected various railway colonies and issued necessary instructions to field staff besides listening to problems of various railway employees and issuing directives for their solution.

DS Shoaib Adil has strictly asked the divisional officials to go into the field instead of sitting at their offices so that the railway journey could be made safer.