Srinagar, June 1 -- Srinagar- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has been informed of extensive riverbed mining activities in Sukhnag Nallah of Budgam district, with an inspection panel highlighting severe ecological concerns linked to the large-scale extraction of minerals from the water body.

A joint team, tasked with examining the situation, carried out a field visit in March and found evidence suggesting substantial excavation within the river channel and nearby areas. The observations were later submitted before the NGT by the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC).

According to the findings, the affected stretch showed signs of heavy alteration to the natural river course, raising concerns about the long-term impact ...