LAWDA demolishes 5 illegal structures, 2 others sealed

Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 9: A special demolition drive was today launched by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority through its Enforcement Wing during which 2 structures were sealed and several others demolished.
The drive was carried out under the supervision of Enforcement Officers namely Abdul Aziz Qadri and Zahid Aziz in Saidakadal Ashaibagh, Rainawari & WFR Kohnakhan Dalgate.
During the drive one plinth in 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 on the spot and the legal action warranted under rules were initiated against the violators.
The demolition team was accompanied by the Duty Magistrate Javed Ahmad,
SDPO Khanyar/Rainawari, SHOs of Police Station Khanyar & Rainawari, and police protection from PCR Srinagar
Moreover, officials said, 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,” the official said.
The officials said that all the public residing within the LDA jurisdiction & in-Lake 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,” they said.