Srinagar, Jan. 31 -- The information was sought by activist M M Shuja from the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir.

According to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the regional wildlife warden of Dachigam and Hirpora, Shopian wildlife sanctuaries, the land was transferred to different agencies of the government. The RTI says that over 1000 square kms of forest land are demarcated in the Kashmir division.

According to the figures revealed through the RTI, the wildlife department, Shopian has transferred 0.711 kanals (0.036 hectares) in Tral wildlife sanctuary to Irrigation and flood control department of Jammu and Kashmir. The Public Works Department (PWD) has secured 1320 kanals (66.81 hectares) in Hirpora wildlife...