Dharamshala, July 1 -- Ahead of the mayoral polls, three newly elected BJP councillors of the Dharamshala municipal corporation (MC) are facing the possibility of disqualification over allegations of encroachment on government land.

Officials said that the action follows inquiries conducted after complaints were received against them. Kangra deputy commissioner (DC) Hemraj Bairwa has already written to the director of urban development, recommending action against the councillors-Shamsher Singh Nehria from Ward 2 (Bhagsunag), Parveen Kumar from Ward 15 (Khaniyara) and Vishal Jamwal from Ward 17 (Sidhpur).

According to DC's communication, Section 8(L) of Chapter II of the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, provides for the...