Chrengpora, Dec 26 :
Outraged at illegal extraction of sand from river Jehlum here in occupied
Kashmir, residents of Prang, Chrengpora and Banyariare have demanded immediate
action against the people involved in this illegal trade.
Illegal sand
extraction from the river Jhelum near Banyari, Chrengpora, Bakshibal and
adjoining villages is posing a threat to the embankments, locals said.
They
said a few contractors in nexus with the officials of Fisheries and Geology
Mining Department are carrying out the illegal sand extraction. They said that
district administration has not paid any heed towards their repeated pleas to
stop the sand extraction in these areas.
Locals alleged that some
people, supported by elected representatives and officers, have started
extracting sand by using lightweight machines and have dug more than eight feet
into the river. “If the same situation continues the embankments of Jhelum River
would recede and it can lead to the loss of lives, and people putting up around
Jehlum would be permanently deprived of their water source,” locals
added.
They urged Deputy Commissioner to initiate action against the
culprits. “If no action is taken we will be left with no other option other than
taking to streets,” residents said.
Ends
SA/EN
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