Budgam, Dec 13: District administration on Saturday demolished three illegal brick kilns operating in the Nowbugh area of Chadoora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

The action was taken after it was found that the brick kilns were functioning without mandatory permissions and in violation of prescribed regulatory and environmental norms.

Officials said all legal verifications and due formalities were completed before proceeding with the demolition & the demolition drive was aimed at curbing unauthorized industrial activity, preventing environmental degradation, protecting fertile agricultural land, and safeguarding public health.

Illegal brick kilns, contribute to air pollution and cause long-term damage to soil quality.

The operation was carried out in a transparent manner in the

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