National Conference MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri has called for a high-level inquiry into the alleged felling of protected green Chinar trees in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Veeri and PDP leader Iltija Mufti condemned the act on social media, emphasizing the need for strict accountability.
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