NC has called the action “a political vendetta” and “misuse” of government machinery
Officials said the demolition of NC leader’s outer wall and the main gate as well as the entry of the guard room was carried out at Humhuma on the outskirts of Srinagar by a joint team from the district administration.
They said the structure – near the Srinagar airport which was demolished – stood on state land.
The government officials in Budgam confirmed that there was an ongoing demolition drive taking place in the district.
“We have been carrying out an anti-encroachment drive in Budgam and several kanals of government land have been retrieved,” a senior official said. “ We have also issued notices to the encroachers before going for the demolition.”
Sagar is the first top politician of J&K whose outhouse has been demolished.
NC condemned the action. “Such actions of the government clearly smack of political vendetta, and the misuse of government machinery for the same,” NC statement said.
Party spokesperson Sarah Hayat Shah said the government demolished the gate and the garage which is the main entrance to the house.
UNI