Srinagar, July 26 -- The Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir Government, has issued a detailed clarification in response to the recent Daily Excelsior article titled "World Famous Hokersar Water Body Facing Grave Encroachment Threat," published on July 23, 2025. The department categorically denied any ongoing or unchecked encroachment at the Hokersar Wetland.Recognized as a Ramsar Site of international importance and protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, the Hokersar Wetland remains one of Kashmir Valley's most ecologically vital freshwater marshes. Officials reaffirmed that no new encroachments have taken place in recent years. Strict protection measures are in effect, including GIS-mapped boundary surveillance, reg...