Demolition drive on against illegal structures in Pulwama

PULWAMA — District Administration Pulwama is conducting a massive demolition drive to clear encroachments and illegal constructions in Pulwama town.

The drive is being headed by District Development Commissioner Dr Raghav Langer, who is being accompanied by ADC Pulwama, ADC Tral, Tehsildar Pulwama, Tehsildar Awantipora, EO Municipal Committees and other officers and officials of concerned departments.

During the third day of the drive, various illegally raised structures on historic Dhobi Kul in the main market were pulled down.

On the occasion, DDC said that the district administration has initiated action against the offenders who have raised illegal structures in the town, particularly along roadsides and on footpaths. He said that all encroachments which have been raised illegally will be demolished and no such construction will be allowed in future.

The DDC asked people not to indulge in illegal construction activities and encroachments as violators would be dealt with strictly under the law.

The DDC further added that the demolition drive in the town will pave the way for decongestion while adding aesthetic value to the town.