Bandipora, May 19 -- Suhail Rather

Residents of Bandipora are disappointed as the State Forest Corporation (SFC) fails to provide timber to deserving individuals, despite local timber production in the district.

The unavailability of timber forces impoverished people to buy commercial timber at inflated prices. Bashir Ahmad, a local resident, recounts his year-long wait for timber despite SFC sanctioning it. His house construction remains incomplete due to the lack of timber.

Various depots in Bandipora have been without timber for the past eight months, despite timber recovery from local forests. Residents from areas like Laharwalpora, Nusoo, Nadihal, Gamroo, and Ajas express their grievances against the SFC for the delay.

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