JMC demolishes insanitary huts in Sainik Colony

Jun 15, 2025

JAMMU: The Enforcement and Sanitation Team of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today conducted a demolition drive to remove insanitary sheds on various plots in Sainik Colony.

On the directions of JMC Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav, a team led by Deputy Commissioner (South), JMC, Lal Chand and Health Officer, JMC, Dr. Vinod Sharma targeted sanitary huts lacking proper toilet facilities, which posed a serious threat to public health and environment.

A total 10 insanitary huts were demolished.

The officers stated that similar drives will be carried out in other sectors of Sainik Colony in the coming days to maintain sanitation standards and discourage the development of unhygienic structures, in line with Open Defecation Free (ODF) objectives.