Srinagar, Mar 01: The Wetland Reserves in Kashmir have been declared out of bounds for public in view of the migratory season.
As per INS, a public notice issued by the Wildlife Protection Department Kashmir Division reads that it is reiterated that in exercise of powers vested in terms of the Wildlife Protection Act, the protected areas and adjoining areas falling under the jurisdiction of Wetlands Division viz Hokersar WLR, Hygam WLR, Shallabugh WLR, Mirgund WLR, Chattlum WLR, Fashkoori WLR, Manibugh WLR and Kranchoo WLR are declared out of bounds for the general masses without valid permission in view of the migratory season.
“Any person found venturing inside these Wetland Conservation Reserve illegally without valid permission shall be dealt with sternly under the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972,” the notice reads.
