Kulgam, June 2: In a major crackdown on erring brick kilns, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Bilal MohiuddinBhat Wednesday sealed four brick kilns during his visit to Hablish and Devsar areas of the district.
The brick kilns were sealed after they were found operating without licenses.
The DC during the visit was accompanied by ACR, Mir Imitiyaz-ul-Aziz and other officers.
Later acting upon the directions of the DC, a joint squad comprising Revenue, FCS&CA enforcement and Police officials visited several other brick kilns to monitor implementation of rates fixed by the district administration recently.
The visiting team sealed seven more brick Klins in Devsar and Hablish area found operating without licenses and indulging in overcharging.
Meanwhile, the DC directed the joint squad to continue the drive against the illegal brick kilns and seal ones involved in overcharging and operating without licenses.