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Suhail BhatSRINAGAR Aug 3: Taking advantage of the pandemic some unscrupulous persons have resorted to illegal construction on agricultural land falling between Sheeri-Kitchma road stretch on Baramulla-Uri National Highway despite a ban on such activities. Several commercial complexes were raised in the last 12-months as there was little monitoring by the revenue officials. They however alleged the structures were built in connivance with the Revenue officials as the violations took place right under their nose. Click here to watch videoIn order to prevent vandalization of agricultural land authorities have banned construction work within 100 meters on either side of the Highway. “The R&B gave me permission to construct this shopping complex as I possess only agricultural land” an owner said..