Eight Cattle Farms Sealed, 6 Detained As ICT Admin Enforces Ban In Residential Areas
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Sep, 2026) The Islamabad district administration on Tuesday sealed eight cattle farms and detained six individuals during an operation on Lehtrar Road as part of efforts to address public health, sanitation, and environmental concerns.
The action was carried out by Assistant Commissioner Nilore Saiful Islam against facilities operating in violation of restrictions on cattle farming in residential areas, said a spokesman of the ICT administration here.
He stated that the Islamabad district administration has imposed a ban on the establishment and operation of cattle farms, including cow and buffalo sheds, in residential areas of the Federal capital due to concerns related to public health, cleanliness, and environmental pollution.
In line with these restrictions, Assistant Commissioner Nilore conducted an operation on Lehtrar Road against illegal cattle farms operating in residential localities. During the action, authorities sealed eight cattle farms found to be functioning in violation of the ban. The administration also detained six individuals and shifted them to a lock-up for breaching the regulations.
Officials emphasized that the operation was part of ongoing enforcement measures aimed at ensuring compliance with rules designed to protect public health and maintain sanitation standards in residential neighborhoods. The district administration noted that cattle farming activities are not permitted in residential areas due to their impact on hygiene, waste management, and the surrounding environment. They have warned that action will continue against those who violate the ban.
The operation on Lehtrar Road reflects the administration’s efforts to implement regulations related to health, sanitation, and environmental protection across Islamabad. Officials assured that strict measures would be taken against any unlawful cattle farming activity in residential zones.