https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wcwiXrIXIE
Heavy artillery firing and constant explosion in Kasmir's Tosamaidan creates huge losses in human life. Several people are killed and several others are inju

https://earthjournalism.net/stories/military-activities-destroy-kashmirs-highland-pastures
The Indian army has littered Kashmir's highlands with unexploded shells, restricting available grazing land and causing the death and injury of people and animals ... Tosamaidan is one such pasture. The vast meadow, located about 70 miles west of Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar, has become deadly for shepherds and their animals since it

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tosa_Maidan
Tosa Maidan (or Toshamaidan) is a tourist destination and a hill station in the khag area of the Budgam district in the Kashmir Valley of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.The name also marks the historic Tosa Maidan route into the Kashmir Valley from the Poonch Valley.In fact, the original name of Tosa Maidan appears to have been "Tosa Marg".

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Around 53 km from Srinagar city, Tosamaidan is the largest pasture in its surrounding areas, "3 miles in length and 1.5 miles in width" and remains mostly covered in snow from November to April.20. Several streams originating in Tosamaidan or neighbouring meadows flow into Sukhnag River.

https://kashmirlife.net/tosamaidan-an-introduction-326364/
9:48 am August 29, 2023. Within the enchanting expanse of Tosamaidan, a minimum of 8-10 days is a requisite to immerse oneself fully in the myriad landscapes it offers. Embarking on this odyssey unveils a trove of natural wonders, each more enthralling than the last, writes Dr Shaikh Ghulam Rasool. People on horses crossing Tosa Maidan after

https://vikalpsangam.org/article/tosamaidan-liberation-conservation-struggle-a-successful-struggle-of-non-violent-democratic-means-in-kashmir/
Following year-long demonstrations by the local villagers, the Government of J&K made a decision. TosaMaidan was handed over to its people. ... A successful struggle of Non-violent & Democratic means in Kashmir By Lubna Sayed Qadri on Jun. 25, ... The firing range became a death trap for the cattle grazing communities such as Gujjars and

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/how-tosamaidan-was-reclaimed/article6455134.ece
Since 1984, 65 people had been killed and over 150 disabled in Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir by an avoidable cause. The Tosamaidan firing range — a meadow nestled in the picturesque Pir

https://www.hindustantimes.com/static/kashmir-tosamaidan-artilleryshelling/
Tosa Maidan in central Kashmir, Indian Army's artillery range, has become a meadow of death as unexploded shells from artillery practice blow up when they come in contact with external force.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kashmirs-tosa-maidan-no-guns-only-roses/article24956437.ece
The picturesque Tosa Maidan meadows of Kashmir are now open to all, with the Army moving its artillery practice elsewhere Updated - September 16, 2018 08:18 pm IST Published - September 16, 2018

https://vikalpsangam.org/article/in-kashmir-an-imperilled-zone-of-peace/
In Kashmir, an imperilled zone of peace. At the entrance to Tosamaidan, in Budgaon district of Kashmir. Tosamaidan, a high-altitude pastureland in Kashmir's Budgam district that was until recently the site of a firing range of the Indian Army and a virtual death trap for civilians, is today a symbol of community-driven sustainable living. On

https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/tosamadian-guns-meadows-misery/
On August 11 this year, 21-year-old Wajid Ahmed Ahangar of Zugo-Kharien in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, set out with other youths for a unique three-day festival at Tosamaidan. An unexploded shell lying in the grass of this beautiful meadow triggered a blast. Wajid, who had stepped out of his home wearing new clothes, "like a prince

https://frontline.thehindu.com/environment/article29842740.ece
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, passed by Parliament, received the President's assent on August 9, 2019. It reconstitutes the State into the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, and takes effect on October 31, 2019. Tosamaidan, a high-altitude pastureland in Kashmir's Budgam district that was until recently the

https://dialogue.earth/en/justice/military-activities-destroy-kashmirs-highland-pastures/
Before 1964, when the land was leased by Kashmir's government to the Indian army, Tosamaidan had served as a pasture for hundreds of years. Kashmir has seen a heavy military presence since the state was partitioned between India and Pakistan at the end of British rule in 1947.

https://budgam.nic.in/tourist-place/tosamaidan/
Tosamaidan. Direction. Tosa Maidan is meadow in khag tehsil of Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.Tosa Maidan is not only famous as a pasture but also for its historical background. Bounded by dense forests, it is situated about 10 kms from Khag in the mountains of the Himalayan range. After crossing the upper mountain reaches of Drang

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340898754_TOSAMAIDAN_A_ZONE_OF_PEACE_AND_RESILIENCE_IN_KASHMIR_INDIA_Study_core_team
During the period of this study, the status of Jammu and Kashmir changed dramatically from being a State to becoming a Union Territory. The possible impacts this change on the future of Tosamaidan

https://vikalpsangam.org/article/tosamaidan-a-zone-of-peace-and-resilience-in-kashmir-india/
Tosamaidan comprises a series of high-altitude grassland-mountain ecosystems in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalaya, in Kashmir. Rich in wildlife and for centuries in use by pastoralists (including Gujjars and Bakarwals) who move through the area in summer, Tosamaidan is also the origin of rivers on which tens of thousands of people downstream

https://kashmirmountains.com/dam-dam-tosamaidan/
A Glimpse into Kashmir's Past. In the heart of Kashmir's picturesque Tosamaidan meadow, an architectural enigma stands as a silent witness to the region's rich history. The Seven-Story Building, nestled amid the breathtaking landscapes of Tosa Maidan, captivates visitors with its mysterious existence and contributes to the allure of this

https://kashmirmountains.com/tosamaidan/
Tosamaidan, with its blend of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and adventure opportunities, invites travelers to uncover the mysteries of Kashmir's hinterlands. Whether you are captivated by the architectural enigma of the Seven-Story Building, eager to explore the meadow's biodiversity, or simply seeking a peaceful escape in the lap of

https://www.kashmironline.com/blog/off-the-beaten-path-tosa-maidan-kashmirs-best-kept-secret/
Tosa Maidan Travel Guide. Kashmir is a place of endless wonders of wild nature. Exceptional beauty lies in the most wild forms. The Kashmir Valley is a suitable example of unbelievable beauty which makes one recite the world-famous verse of the Afghan Governor, Amir Khusrau " If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here."

http://www.maverickbird.com/india/north/kashmir/introducing-tosamaidan-the-starting-point-of-the-greater-lakes-trek/
A vast meadow located in the Khag tehsil of Budgam district, Tosamaidan is famous as a pasture. It also has a significant historical background since it was used by the Mughals to go to Poonch. The name is derived from "Tosa Marg" and even Mahmud of Ghazni and the Sikh monarch Ranjit Singh attempted to invade the Kashmir Valley via this route.

https://www.academia.edu/42840811/TOSAMAIDAN_A_ZONE_OF_PEACE_AND_RESILIENCE_IN_KASHMIR_INDIA
The continuous conflict and erosion of Kashmir's autonomy, eventually led to the emergence of pro-independence political groups and insurgency centred around the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF).12 The count of Indian military in Kashmir rose to half a million and by mid-nineties Islamist rebellions began to dominate the insurgency.

https://kashmirlife.net/tosamaidan-issue-reaches-nhrc-40628/
KL Report SRINAGAR A compliant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) New Delhi, was filed on Thursday, against the proposed extension of lease to the Tosamaidan pasture after 2014.

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