Waris Fayaz

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): The Committee on Environment on Thursday directed all concerned departments to submit detailed action-taken reports within 15 days on measures to curb environmental violations across the Union Territory.

The committee, which convened a high-level review meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) emphasised a zero-tolerance approach to environmental degradation, while acknowledging the need to protect the livelihoods of communities dependent on natural resources.

“We will not allow anyone to loot our environment,” said committee member and Uri MLA Sajad Shafi, who stressed that laws protecting forests, rivers and other natural assets will be enforced without leniency. “At the same time, we will consider the pe

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