LAWDA demolishes illegal structures

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 7: The Enforcement Wing of the LAWDA with the assistance of police today carried out special drive in Dalgate area and demolished about a dozen illegal structures.
The demolished structures included some existing and under-construction commercial establishments.  The LAWDA has launched a special demolition drive in and around the Dal Lake to prevent any unlawful construction activity in the restricted areas.
It was observed that some scrupulous elements are taking advantage of the prevailing scenario in the Valley and indulging in unlawful constructions at some places. The authorities have warned such elements to desist from practice and any such attempt will attract punitive action under law.