SRINAGAR: J&K Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) held an anti-encroachment drive at around Dal Lake area and demolished several illegal structures. The special demolition drive was launched by the Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) through it, in the area of Arabal Shalimar, Friends Colony Shalimar, Dangerpora Shalimar, Pahloo Brane, and Habak in which 09 2nd storey structures, 03 shops and block for wall was demolished by the demolition team, which were raised illegally by some miscreants in clear violation of High Court directions. In a statement to Valley Media Service, during the demolition there was resistance from the locals of the area at certain places especially from women folk but demolition squad continued with the demolition and the illegally raised structures were raised to the ground.
Further, all the public residing within the LAWDA jurisdiction are hereby directed that not to go for any sort of illegal constructions / encroachments. As the Enforcement wing will continue with demolition of illegal construction moreover the Tipper/Load carried owners are directed not carry construction material in the prohibited area of Dal/ Nigeen Lake without permission.