Kashmir Digits

Anantnag District Administration has has carried out 22 evictions from properties of Kashmiri Pandits in the district.

The exercise has been taken to address the complaints of migrants filed online (portal) or offline alleging grabbing of their properties.

“We have so far carried out 22 evictions,” an official said. He said that nine “Lagan notices” have been issued and 10 demarcations completed so far.

Another official said the officers of revenue and other concerned departments have been given clear directions to address the grievances of the migrants relating their land and property “with zeal and commitment”.

“Redressal of the complaints as per law and in a time-bound manner is being emphasized upon the most”, he said.

Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singhla is taking regular review meetings on the subject and is personally monitoring the progress made on the redressal of migrants’ issues.

It was informed that 22 evictions on migrants’ land and property have been carried out. Further, 09 Lagan notices have been issued and 10 demarcations have been completed so far.

A few days ago it was reported that some Kashmiri Pandits mostly the youth have been filing fake complaints laying claim to land in the valley.