Srinagar, Oct 16, Oct. 16 -- Environmental Policy Group (EPG) Convener Faiz Bakshi has expressed serious concern over Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's remarks in Ganderbal regarding the felling of chinar trees for development, stating that infrastructure expansion must not come at the cost of Kashmir's natural and cultural heritage. Bakshi said the reported remarks, in which the Chief Minister observed that people from Kashmir and even Mumbai raise objections whenever chinars are cut, highlight the need for a balanced approach to development that respects the region's ecological and historical legacy. "Chinar is not just another tree standing along a road. It is a living symbol of Kashmir's heritage, history and cultural identity. For gener...