SRINAGAR,
MAY 11: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation and
Reconstruction and Floriculture, Javaid Mustafa Mir directed SHO Panthachowk
for seizure of machinery being used for laying illegal water pipeline along the
embankment of river Jhelum at Athwajan here today.
The Minister
ordered this after paying a surprise visit to the dredging process being
carried out at the Athwajan.
While
ascertaining the details of the work, it was spotted that illegal water
pipeline is being laid along the bank of river Jhelum. The Minister passed on
spot directions to the concerned authorities to ascertain the details for the
same and to bring culprits before the law.
He said after
2014 floods in the state, it has been endeavor of government to raise and
strengthen the embankments to avoid slumping of banks.
He reiterated that the government is committed to put every effort for
prevention and mitigation of natural disasters and to reduce the impacts and
risks of hazards through proactive measures.
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