Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the illegal lease and use of temple properties in Kashmir.

Aadil Fareed, Assistant Commissioner with Divisional Commissioner, citing a communication from LG’s office, has written to all deputy commissioners in Kashmir to “ascertain any instance (illegal lease of temple property) in your district and necessary action taken under the rules with intimation to this office.

” Besides, furnish the updated inventory of Religious Minority Properties (temple, Gurdwara, and others) to this office within a week’s time.” reads the communique a copy of which lies with the Kashmir scroll.