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Floods in Sahar Khad wash out agricultural land, residential houses People allege encroachments by land mafia-revenue officials nexus 8/8/2016 11:54:58 PM Arun Trisal Early Times Report Kathua, Aug.8: Sahar Khad, a tributary flowing in outskirt of Kathua town, that was once prime source of irrigation in low lying areas of Kathua, has entirely been encroached by Land mafia duly back by tainted / Revenue officers. The encroachments have reduced the width of the tributary resulting in flood like situation in Sherpur, panchayat Gadha and surrounding areas washing out hundreds of kanals of agricultural land. Pertinently, Sahar Khad, a tributary has been completely encroached by land mafia having strong political support. DDC Kathua formulated a committee under the supervision of Tehsildar Kathua to demarcate the tributary, but demarcation was done clandestinely leaving aside the land encroached by blue eyed. People raised their voice against the faulty demarcation and demanded severe inquiry. The flood affected people today staged protest and demanded action against land mafia and revenue officers allegedly involved in encroachment. Ajit Kumar sarpanch Gadha Panchayat, informed that the tributary was flowing into two parts but land mafia duly backed by officials of Irrigation and revenue department diverted the water into one ravine and encroached other parts. He added that water usually overflows during incessant rains resulting in flood like situation in whole area wherein agricultural land/houses were washed away. When contacted DDC Kathua, said that District administration was ready to face any flood like situation and ensured to frame a committee to investigate encroachments in sahar khad. He said a joint committee comprising members of both Revenue and Irrigation officers was framed to demarcate the khad but if still encroachment prevailed, administration will take the mater seriously and conduct fair verification for encroached land. He ensured action against any officer found guilty .   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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