Jammu, Sept. 2 -- Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the takeover of a playground in Rawathpora, Baghat Barzulla, by a government department.

"It is deeply concerning that a government department has taken over a piece of land in the Rawathpora area of Baghat Barzulla-a space that has served as a playground for decades for the youth of Rawathpora, Barzulla, Baghat, Parray Pora, Majeed Bagh, Sanat Nagar, Natipora, Chanapora, and surrounding localities. I have been informed construction work is about to begin on this land. This has caused disappointment among the local community, particularly the youth."

Appealing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene to protect the piece of land for the youth's ...