SRINAGAR: Continuing with anti-encroachment drives in and along the banks of the historical water circuit of Khushal Sar, the District Administration Srinagar Thursday conducted a massive demolition drive for rejuvenation and restoration of the historical lake of Khushal Sar.
The anti-encroachment drive was launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad during which a special anti-encroachment team headed by Tehsildar Eidgah, Ishfaq Ahmad Khan demolished 25 illegal structures including four under construction residential houses and one commercial building in Khushaal Sar and retrieved more than 25 kanals of water body in the Lake from illegal occupants.
Pertinent to mention that it was the 4th major demolition drive in the last two months and 95 structures have been bulldozed for restoration of the historical Water Body in Srinagar District.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner has stated that such anti encroachment demolition drives will continue with more vigour in the future so that pristine glory of the historical water channel is restored in the larger public interest.

KR Desk