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A Master Plan for Pahalgam’s Destruction

Posted by: Supriya.Surya, 13. December 2011 - 14:59
Source: http://www.tehelka.com
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Kashmir (Near Pahalgam)

In picturesque Pahalgam, tucked in the sub-Himalayan ranges near the confluence of Sheshnag and Aru streams, villagers are fighting to safeguard an eco-sensitive region from a controversial Master Plan that is fast turning the tourist hotspot into a concrete jungle.

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