Banned polythene material seized in Doda

Doda, May 1: A joint team of JKPCC and Municipal Council seized a huge quantity of banned polythene during an enforcement drive in Doda town.

The team seized around 12 quintal banned material from different locations including shops, fields and residential houses.

The operation, which involved the presence of a Magistrate and police personnel, was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh.

The team, comprising Divisional Officer, Gurpreet Singh from JKPCC; Naib Tehsildar Vidya Sagar and Executive Officer, Amit Sharma from MC Doda, besides officials from the Municipality, PCC and Police personnel coordinated to carry out the seizure.

The confiscated polythene had been unlawfully stored and concealed, prompting the authorities to take decisive action. As a result of the operation, a fine of Rs 30,000 was imposed on the violators.