Two officers from Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Lakes and Waterway Development Authority were suspended after Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand during his visit on Tuesday found plastic bags in use around the area.

The ban on polythene had proved successful this summer, he said, adding flouting of rules will not be tolerated.

He called for joint efforts by the administration and people to restore the pristine glory of this world famous water body.

The officials said that they have again launched a campaign against use of polythene and daily quintals of plastic bags are being seized.

The deputy chief minister also inspected the construction of parapets and fencing around the Lake.