Srinagar : Enforcement wing of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) on Tuesday demolished illegally constructed structures in its drive in parts of Srinagar.
“The demolition drive was launched by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority through its Enforcement Wing today in the areas of Saderbal, Dar Mohalla Nigeen, Kathidarwaza and Ranger Stop Sultan Mohalla in which two Single stories, One Room and Compound Walling which were illegally raised by some violators were demolished on spot,” an official said.
During the demolition, the enforcement team met with stiff resistance from the miscreants at the site as the police party for protection during demolition was not available, despite that demolition team managed to demolish some illegal structures, he told GNS.
All the public residing within the LDA jurisdiction and in the lake are hereby once again directed not to go for any sort of illegal constructions and encroachments, as the Enforcement wing will continue with demolition of illegal constructions/ removal of encroachments, he said.
Moreover, the Tipper/Load carried owners are directed not carry/ferry any construction material in the prohibited area of Dal and Nigeen Lake without getting permission and in case anybody found shall be dealt as per law, he added. (GNS)
