Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 4: Amid the escalating situation against the mining mafia and taking cognizance of viral videos and news regarding the drying up of dugwells, borewells, springs and handpumps in Saranoo and adjoining habitations due to illegal/unabated lifting/extraction of river bed material with the use of heavy machinery by the proprioters of Diamond Stone Crusher Saranoo and Shanker Stone Crusher, Rajesh Kumar Shavan Deputy Commissioner Rajouri took an extensive tour of the effected Panchayat and catchment area of Manawar Tawi.
The DC visited the dug well of new Saranoo Bridge Water Supply Scheme and took detailed review about the alleged lowering of water level of this water body. The officers of Jal Shakti Deptt briefed him that the level of water has reduced upto 8-10 ft. He directed them for the desilting of dugwell so that actual situation can be assessed.
He also visited the various spots of illegal extraction in Manawar Tawi. One such spot of excessive destruction, was near the Old Lift Irrigation Scheme Saranoo where he visited and assured for early, immediate and necessary action against all those involved in this illegal loot of natural resources.
The DC issued on the spot directions for stopping the operation of stone crushers during night hours in the area.He also asked concerned Panchayat members to keep watch on the activity and inform administration if night operation conrtinues.
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