17/03/2025
Kathua Administration Refutes Baseless Allegations against Revenue Officials
Kathua, March 17: The District Administration Kathua strongly refutes the baseless and fabricated allegations made by Vijay Kumar, son of Chet Ram, resident of Khasra No. 117, Village Rakh Hoshiyari, Jasrota. The Administration has clarified that Vijay Kumar has unlawfully encroached upon state land and had been constructing structures there despite repeated warnings to cease the activity.
It has come to the notice of the Administration that a video is circulating on social media platforms in which Vijay Kumar and his family have accused Revenue officials of taking bribes, using force, and making caste-based discriminatory remarks. The video also alleges that an attempt was made to misbehave with a lady family member.
The District Administration categorically denies these allegations as false, misleading, and an attempt to malign the officials performing their lawful duties.
As per the report submitted by the concerned Patwari Halqa, a team from the Revenue Department, comprising the Patwari, Lambardar, and Chowkidar, accompanied by police personnel, visited the site to stop the illegal construction activity on state land. The visit was conducted in response to Vijay Kumar's continued defiance despite earlier warnings from the Tehsildar to halt construction.
During the visit, Vijay Kumar allegedly obstructed the on-duty officials and later made false accusations to mislead the public.
The District Administration asserts that the team acted strictly in accordance with the law and was focused solely on preventing further encroachment on state land.
The Administration warns that strict action will be taken against individuals attempting to hinder government officials in performing their lawful responsibilities or those spreading false information to mislead the public.
Citizens are urged to disregard such rumors and cooperate with the Administration in its efforts to maintain law and order in the district. The District Administration remains committed to ensuring transparency, justice and the enforcement of legal norms.
