Srinagar, Dec 1 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said, Residents and farmers along the proposed Anantnag-Bijbehara-Pahalgam railway line are expressing growing discontent, with many taking to the streets in protest.

The 77.5 km project, which aims to lay down a rail network in the region, has sparked concerns, particularly since the tender for the Final Location Survey (FLS) was issued.

Small landowners, predominantly farmers, are especially affected as they face the loss of valuable agricultural land, including orchards and fields.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelLocal experts are also voicing alarm about the potential environmental impact, with the railway line cutting through fertile farmland and forested areas.

Bukhari has expressed concern over the project, stating, "There has never been a public demand for a railway line to Pahalgam. The authorities must engage with all stakeholders before making any decisions regarding this matter. No decision should be imposed on the people." (KNS)