Srinagar, May 4 -- A number of orchardists across Kashmir reported the company for allegedly withholding promised subsidy payments after they converted their land to high-density apple orchards. Notably, Kashmir Observer's weekly "Inkishaf" program previously exposed how the company deprived orchardists of their rightful subsidies.

An official order issued by the Directorate of Horticulture, Kashmir, a copy of which lies with Kashmir Observer, has directed the Chief Horticulture officers of Budgam and Baramulla districts to depute Horticulture Development Officers and relevant personnel with relevant records of the complainants to the directorate on May 4th.

The order states, "During a meeting with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, the u...