National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to Union Ministry of Defence and J&K Government over the proposal for allowing Army to set up an artillery firing range in midst of a forest in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Army is seeking to establish the firing range in Bajpathri, in the vicinity of scenic Yusmarg tourist resort which is situated in Pirpanchal forest range. “Yes, the Tribunal today issued the notice to J&K Government and Defence Ministry over the Bajpathri issue,” said Rahul Choudhary, counsel for social activist Dr Raja Muzaffar…
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