Jammu, Jun 2: A demolition drive targeting an alleged “illegal” commercial complex in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir triggered protests as traders accused the administration of conducting the operation without prior notice. The owners of the building claimed that they had filed a plea in the high court, with a hearing scheduled for Friday. Tensions escalated when the Chief Executive Officer of the Kathua Municipal Council failed to produce the demolition notice, leading to clashes between owners and officials. The incident has prompted demonstrations and road blockades by protesters, demanding action against the administration.
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