A joint team of Sonamarg Development Authority, lead by Additional deputy commissioner Ganderbal Gulzar Ahmed Khan , who also holds the additional charge of CEO Sonamarg development authority conducted a massive demolition drive against several hotels that had allegedly been raised illegal structures despite a blanket ban imposed by the Hon’ble Jammu and Kashmir High Court.
The demolition drive focused on hotels that had ignored repeated instructions from the department, warning them against unauthorized construction in the picturesque region of Sonamarg.
This decisive action underscores the authority’s commitment to enforcing court orders and preserving the natural beauty and environmental balance of the area.
More than five structures were demolished during the operation. In areas where JCB machines could not reach, CEO Gulzar Ahmed Khan instructed employees to manually demolish these illegal structures to ensure full compliance with the law.
CEO Gulzar Ahmed Khan emphasized that the demolition was necessary to uphold the law and prevent further illegal developments. He also warned that strict action including seizure of the properties shall be set in force against the violators to end the illegal constructions if reported in and around Sonamarg.
Meanwhile the whole Demolition drive was carried out with the help of Sonamarg Police Including SHO Turk Zahoor. [KNT]