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Omar’s Chinar remarks raise environmental concern; EPG calls for rethink

Reported by The Statesman 17 Oct 2026, 7:28 pm IST 1 min read

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The protection of Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees has emerged as a fresh environmental concern after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s reported comments on their felling for development, with Environmental Policy Group (EPG) convener Faiz Bakshi questioning whether infrastructure projects are being planned with adequate regard for the Valley’s natural and cultural legacy.

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Section: India
Places: Jammu & Kashmir
First reported by: The Statesman
Reporter: statesman news service
Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 7:28 pm IST
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