Baramulla, Feb 6: The Municipal Committee Tangmarg Gulmarg in North Kashmir has sought the intervention of the Sub Divisional Magistrate Gulmarg following allegations of misconduct by municipal officials during a routine market checking drive in the Tangmarg area.
According to an official communication issued by the Municipal Committee, the incident occurred during an anti-encroachment drive aimed at preventing road occupation by street vendors. The letter states that a large number of vendors selling caps, gloves and socks were found operating near the toll post, leading to traffic congestion and accumulation of plastic waste at the site.
The Municipal Committee said that plastic covers of the items being sold were found scattered in the area, resulting in garbage buildup. During the checking drive, certain items belonging to the vendors were seized as per procedure.
However, the letter notes that while the seizure process was underway, a video (about an assault on a vendor by a municipality workers) of the incident was recorded by an unidentified person and later uploaded on social networking platforms, triggering controversy and allegations against municipal staff.
The communication further states that the official seen in the circulated video has been identified and attached with the report. An enquiry committee has been constituted to ascertain the facts of the matter and has been directed to submit a detailed factual report within three days.
The Municipal Committee has requested the SDM Gulmarg to intervene in the matter to ensure clarity and appropriate action based on the findings of the enquiry.
Officials said further action, if any, will be taken after the enquiry report is submitted and examined by the competent authority. [KNT]
