Jahangeer Ganaie

Animal husbandry dept employees protest illegal construction

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Anantnag: Employees of animal husbandry department on Friday staged a protest against the illegal encroachment in the compound of Animal husbandry department and veterinary in Anantnag in south Kashmir.
The staff from the Animal Husbandry Department protested against alleged encroachments on the department’s land at their office and veterinary premises in Anantnag.
They said that attempts are being made to occupy government land adjacent to their office but no action is being taken against the encroachers.
They said that some selfish elements are trying to occupy the government land by constructing illegal structures on the departmental land.
An employee said whenever they raise their voice, they are being threatened by these encroachers.
He said that now the employees are feeling insecure here as authorities have failed to take action against those who are involved in grabbing government land.
They further added that Deputy Commissioner Anantnag has already been informed by the department in this regard, however, no action has been taken in this regard as of now.
Employees have appealed to LG, Divisional Commissioner and other higher officials to intervene in this regard at an earliest.


Jahangeer Ganaie

Jahangeer Ganaie is a reporter and covers regional news and can be contacted [email protected]

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