Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNS): As the authorities removed land from the encroachment in Zainakote area of Shalteng in Srinagar outskirts, the local inhabitants here have appealed the administration to convert the land into playfield.
The locals told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the land was encroached by some persons illegally and was removed by the concerned officials recently.
“We demand the land be developed as play ground here so that the encroachers cannot re-encroach it,” the locals said, adding that the areas sans playfield and developing it as playground will end the difficulties of children and youth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Meanwhile, Tehsildar Central Shalteng, Abdul Majeed told KNS that at least three Kanls of land was occupied by some persons and was removed recently.
He added that people are demanding to develop this land as playfield or Eidgah while as a file has been sent to the revenue authorities in this regard.
Abdul Majeed further told KNS that he has already forwarded the demands of locals to the higher ups. (KNS)