Srinagar, Sep 14, Sept. 15 -- The continuing reports of encroachments, illegal sand mining and degradation of water bodies across Kashmir have raised questions over the ground-level monitoring and follow-up work of various organizations and civil society groups that have positioned themselves as environmental watchdogs. Sources familiar with environmental issues in the Valley said that while such groups frequently raise concerns after an environmental violation comes into public focus, there is a need for more sustained field-level monitoring, documentation and follow-up of complaints before and after they attract wider public attention.A retired government teacher, who has been following environmental issues in Kashmir, said environmenta...