KD NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, April 28: In a firm crackdown on illegal construction activities, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Saturday carried out a demolition drive in Ward 22, specifically targeting unauthorized structures in the Bagander area of Humhama.
Acting under the clear directives of senior SMC officials, the operation was supervised on the ground by Ward Officer Riyaz Ahmad and the Enforcement Officer. The drive forms part of the corporation’s ongoing strategy to strictly enforce municipal laws and safeguard the city’s planned development framework.
During the operation, officials successfully dismantled an unauthorized boundary wall erected without the necessary permissions. The SMC said the action underlines its renewed resolve to take tough measures against any violation of building regulations.
Speaking to reporters, Ward Officer Riyaz Ahmad emphasized the need for compliance with legal construction procedures. “We reiterate our appeal to the general public to adhere to legal processes and secure prior approvals from the competent authority to avoid punitive measures,” he said, urging residents to respect the city’s urban planning codes.
Simultaneously, the SMC has heightened vigilance across Ward 33, which also covers parts of the Humhama locality. Officials have issued a stern warning that any future violations of building norms will be met with strict and immediate action.
The corporation has consistently maintained that unauthorized constructions not only disrupt the city’s planned development but also pose serious risks to safety and urban infrastructure. By intensifying such enforcement drives, the SMC aims to send a strong message to those flouting municipal laws.
The Srinagar Municipal Corporation has once again appealed to all citizens to strictly follow urban planning guidelines and ensure that all construction activities are undertaken only after obtaining requisite permissions, thus contributing to the orderly and sustainable growth of Srinagar.
