Srinagar, Nov. 26 -- J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone on Wednesday expressed serious concern over a demolition in Kangan after visuals of a house being razed drew widespread unease.

In a statement, Lone said the footage was troubling on several counts. "I came across some visuals of demolition in Kangan. I have absolutely no idea why they were demolishing a seemingly beautiful house. The furniture is inside. The curtains are there. I can bet there is something sinister. Normally the furniture would be removed," he said.

He questioned the basis of the action even if officials believed it was a commercial property. "Assume it was a hotel. How big a crime is it to make a hotel without permission. Are all hotels ...