Jammu & Kashmir

Pulwama admin retrieves encroached migrant land, removes cremation ground encroachment

PULWAMA — The District Administration Pulwama has intensified anti-encroachment drives, retrieving encroached migrant land and removing illegal occupation from a cremation ground in the district.

According to an official statement issued on Saturday, migrant land measuring 7 kanals and 14 marlas in estate Ladhoo, Tehsil Pampore, along with land at estate Shar Shali, was retrieved from illegal encroachment and handed over to the rightful owners.

In a separate action, encroachment on the cremation ground at Achan, Pulwama, was removed under the supervision of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama.

The drive is being carried out under the guidance of District Magistrate Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, to protect public property and safeguard the rights of lawful landowners.

The District Administration has urged the public to refrain from encroaching upon government, community or privately owned land belonging to individuals and institutions.

The administration reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards encroachments, warning that those involved in such unlawful activities will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. — (KIMS)

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