Residents of Agrikalan Pattan accuse some influential people of constructions on drainage

Has ordered inquiry in the issue: SDM Pattan

Has ordered inquiry in the issue: SDM Pattan

Mohsin Khan

 

Pattan Jan 24 (KNS): Residents of Agrikalan Pattan area of North Kashmir today protested against the administration for allowing the illegal constructions to block drainage system in the area.

  Residents told KNS that some few persons who constructed their houses on the government land have Blocked the drainage completely in the area.

 

"Our Houses get submerged in the water, entire village is suffering badly due to greed of some elements. Insensitivity of the authorities has forced many residents to shift to other areas in this Winter," they said.

 

Locals said that they pleaded with the Tehsildar Pattan, BDO Khore many times but "it seems that Administration is supporting these elements."

 

Meanwhile when KNS Contacted the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Pattan Syed Faheem, he said, " I have already directed revenue administration to ascertain the details, The Court stay on particular place was only the issue to implement the directions"

 

When asked people alleged that 3 newly constructed Houses have occupied government land & have damaged the drainage system, SDM assured necessary action will be taken in this regard.

 

 "General public is our first priority, won't let anyone to suffer, Have already ordered inquiry to ascertain the facts, will personally monitor the issue".(KNS)

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