Srinagar, March 5 -- Para highlighted that a significant mafia in Jammu and Kashmir is exploiting the region's natural resources.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Legislative Assembly Budget Session 2025, Para stated, "Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the highest level of soil, sand, and stone mining in recent years, and there is a huge mafia behind it."

"Due to mining and large-scale development, extensive destruction is occurring in J&K, particularly in the ecologically fragile Kashmir region," he added.

Para further noted that Jammu and Kashmir's fragile ecology is already under strain, citing the recent dry winter spell that has significantly lowered the water table.

"We have sought answers from the government on wheth...