Anantnag: Aishmuqam shopping complex of 50 shops in Pahalgam completed in 2008 at cost of about Rs 2 crores is lying unused. Shops meant to provide local employment are now being used as nothing less than dustbin. Locals say it is classic example of official apathy and loot of state ex-chequer.
In Jan 2017, Phalgam Development Authority which constructed it re-floated tender for auctioning of shops but even after about two-year shops have not been put to use.
Municipal Committee Aishmuqam president Waheed says shops should be handed over to the committee so that they can be developed properly and put to use.