Srinagar, March 13 -- The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that removal of the encroachment along water bodies including river Jhelum is being given top priority.
Replying to question of MLA Mubarak Gul, minister for Jal Shakti Department said that directions have been issued to all field officers to maintain strict watch and vigil and take immediate necessary actions in case of any reported encroachments.
He said that 412 Kachha/Pacca structures, 301 boundary walls and 3,35,704 trees were removed from the banks of river Jhelum.
The minister said that it is also a fact that Weir in Chattabal plays a pivotal role in maintaining water level in the Jhelum and it is fully operational and maintaining in the navigable water depth ...