Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Jan 31: The District Administration Srinagar today launched a major Encroachment Clearance Operation in Gilsar Lake by pressing a Watermaster and Motorboats into action to clear illegal constructions in and along the historical water body to restore the glory of the historic water body.
The anti-encroachment operation was launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad during which a special anti-encroachment squad headed by Tehsildar Eidgah, Ishfaq Ahmad Khan and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammad Shafqat demolished several residential structures in the Gilsar Lake.
During the anti-encroachment operation, the Watermaster and Motorboats were pressed into action for the first time to speed up the pace of work and rejuvenate and restore the historic water body.
Speaking concerning the encroachment clearance operation, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar stated that such anti-encroachment drives will continue with more vigour in the future so that glory of the historical water channel is restored.
The Deputy Commissioner said the transformation has been made possible by collaborative efforts of the local community and the District Administration and we can see that the lake has been restored to a large extent.
Meanwhile, during the encroachment clearance operation, the inhabitants of the surrounding areas appreciated the efforts of the District Administration Srinagar.
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