Jammu, March 22 -- Recently tree auction was conducted by the Forest Development Corporation in Amar Singh College and consequent upon that cutting of Willow / Robina and Poplar trees was done under due process of law.

Several people expressed their concern regarding the felling of green avenue of college on social media. The college administration came across lot of lapses and misinformation circulating on the social media regarding the issue. Therefore, we deem it our responsibility to clarify the matter in public interest.

During 2014 floods in Kashmir the institution remained immersed in water for a long duration of time. The deluge not only damaged the infrastructure but also weekend the trees severally. The trees started uprooting...