Srinagar on anti-encroachment drive

Srinagar Municipal Corporation today started a special anti-encroachment drive in the city,including in the commercial hub Lal Chowk and adjoining areas.

The special anti-encroachment drive was launched in collaboration with the traffic police for removal of encroachments in Lal chowk,Hari Singh High Street,Maharaj Bazaar and Lal Ded crossing,an official said.

Traders’ federation and local trade unions have been directed to instruct shopkeepers not to hawk their goods on footpaths and those found doing so will be reprimanded,he said.

“Their goods will be seized on the spot and strict action will be taken against defaulters,” said the official,adding that the drive would soon be extended to other areas of the city.