Govt ‘denials’ on Sainik Colony in Srinagar exposed Archives

Documents of Sainik Board meeting say Div Com Kashmir agreed on 173 kanals Demand then increased to 350 kanals, new proposal sent to Div Com and state Home Dept It is not specified whether proposed colony is meant solely for J&K state subjects The government had not only planned to allow setting up the proposed Sainik Colony – meant for retired and serving army men – around Srinagar airfield, but the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir had actually “agreed” on allotment of 173 kanals (21 acres) of land identified for the colony…