Srinagar August 09:(KNS) The Special demolition drive was launched by Lakes and Waterways Development Authority through its Enforcement Wing today on 09.08.2021 under the supervision of Enforcement Officers namely Mr. Abdul Aziz Qadri,  and Mr. Zahid Aziz Samoom in the area of Saidakadal Ashaibagh, Rainawari & WFR Kohnakhan Dalgate in which, one Plinth in the area of Ashaibagh,  one second storey at Rainawari,  two shops in the area of Kalwal Mohalla Rainawari and one third storey in the area of Miskeen Bagh raised illegally were demolished onspot. Also legal action warranted under rules were initiated against the violators. The demolition team was accompanied by the Duty Magistrate Mr, Javed Ahmad,  SDPO Khanyar/Rainawari, S.H.O’s Police Station Khanyar & Rainawari, and police protection from PCR Sgr, who were of great help/support during the demolition drive due to which the demolition was successful and desired results were achieved.

Moreover, one shop at Ashaibagh was sealed and one structure was re-sealed in the area of Miyan Shah saheb Rainawari. During the demolition drive at some places there was minor resistance from the locals of the area, but with the collective support of Police authorities the demolition was conducted in a hassle free manner.

 All the public residing within the LDA jurisdiction & inlake are hereby once again directed not to go for any sort of illegal constructions / encroachments, as the Enforcement wing will continue with demolition of illegal constructions/ removal of encroachments. Moreover the Tipper/Load carried owners are directed not carry / ferry any construction material in the prohibited area of Dal/ Nigeen Lake without getting permission and in case anybody found shall be dealt as per law.(KNS)