Altaf anguished over selective demolition drive

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 23: Prominent Gujjar leader and former MLA Kangan, Mian Altaf has expressed his deep anguish over selective demolition drive allegedly launched by Jammu Development Authority in Jammu area.
In a statement issued here , Altaf said that an anti-encroachment drive by JDA, razed several structures including residential houses of a particular community at Nikki Tawi area in Jammu. He said that without any prior notice and communication the drive has been carried out.
While expressing his anguish over the drive at Tawi banks near 4th bridge, NC leader alleged that JDA is targeting a particular community. ” If JDA has to initiate anti-encroachment drive against people who have illegally encroached land, then it must go for an overall operation adding that why a particular community is being targeted,” Altaf asked.
The NC leader urged the Governor and Divisional Administration to intervene into the matter.