Srinagar, Feb 19: National Conference (NC) General Secretary and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Khanyar, Ali Mohammad Sagar on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to drop the proposed 1,324-kanal battalion camp plan near Dachigam National Park in Srinagar.
Sagar, in a statement issued here, described the development as a positive and reassuring step toward protecting the fragile ecosystem surrounding the picturesque Brain–Nishat landscape. He said the green heritage of Srinagar is not merely a stretch of land, but a shared legacy that must be preserved and protected for future generations
“While development and security concerns are important, environmental protection remains a collective responsibility,” the MLA said. “When it comes to our natural treasures, prudence is always the best policy. Sometimes, safeguarding nature is the most powerful decision of all.”
Welcoming the CRPF’s decision in the larger interest of the people, Sagar said that preserving the ecological balance will greatly benefit the environment, tourism sector, and the overall well-being of residents. He reiterated his commitment to sustainable and balanced development, stressing that ecological sensitivity must guide all major decisions impacting the region.
The NC leader also expressed gratitude to party MP Chowdry Ramzaan for highlighting the issue in the Parliament.
