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As Kashmir reels under unrest, illegal construction on war footing in Dal Lake

By ABID BASHIR
Srinagar, Jul 28 (UNI) As the situation continues to simmer in view of the unrest that left 49 civilians dead since July 9 in Kashmir valley, illegal construction is going on a war footing in and around the world famous Dal Lake, which has already shrunk to 13.5 sq km from its original size of 50 sq km half-a-century ago.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed authorities to issue contempt notices against people who have started illegal construction in and around Dal Lake.
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