Authorities demolish ‘illegal’ brick kiln in Budgam

BUDGAM: The authorities have demolished a brick kiln that had illegally come up in Parisabad village in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

News agency Kashmir News Trust reported that the demolition team led by Tehsildar Budgam visited the spot and demolished the brick kiln. The officials from Geology and Mining Department were also part of the visiting team.

As the demolition drive started, relatives and friends of the brick kiln owner resisted the move, forcing police to fire a couple of tear-smoke shells.

“As we started demolition drive, a mob comprising both men and women resisted and obstructed the work, however, police successfully dispersed them,” said an official from Geology and Mining who was present on the spot.

Meanwhile Tehsildar Budgam told that the brick kiln was demolished in the village and everything is under control.