Srinagar, June 13, KNT: Police have to use a couple of tear-smoke shells after people mostly ladies tried to resist the demolition drive at Shanpora Habak area of Srinagar outskirts.
A team from Lakes & Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) assisted by local police carried a demolition drive in Shanpora Habak area of Hazratbal.
An official told news agency KNT that they had received complaints that illegal structures are being coming up in the area. “Acted upon the compliant, a team assisted by police was sent there, however over 40 people mostly ladies peltd stones and tried to disrupt the demolition drive,” he said.
Police swung into action and fired couple of tear-smoke shells to disperse the mob.
“The demolition drive was carried out and illegal structures were raised to ground,” the official added. (KNT)