Srinagar, April 10 -- The KPSS claims that more than 1,400 temple properties across the Kashmir Valley have been encroached upon. The group says this would not have been possible without the involvement of government officials and some politicians.

Sanjay Tickoo, president of KPSS, said, "Forged sale deeds have been made, and such encroachments could not happen without administrative support. We now demand the formation of a Sanatan Board to manage Hindu temples, just like the Waqf Board does for Muslim shrines. Both boards should work together to promote communal harmony."

He added that KPSS would wait until June before moving to the Supreme Court if no action is taken. "Our concerns are not just about temples," Tickoo said, "but also ...