Srinagar, March 1 -- According to an order, a copy of which lies with Kashmir Observer, the Wildlife Protection Department said that they have time and again published the prohibitions regarding venturing into the Protected Areas / Wetland Reserves.

"Now, through this Public Notice it is again reiterated and circulated for the information of general masses, that, In exercise of powers conferred / vested with the undersigned in terms of the Wildlife Protection Act, the protected areas and adjoining areas falling under the jurisdiction of Wetlands Division are 'Declared Out Of Bonds' for the general masses without valid permission in view of the migratory season," reads the notice.

The Wetlands include Hokersar, Hygam, Shallabugh, Mirgund...