A group of Jain community has strictly objected the proposed plan of Angling Sport area to be developed at Bagdara Nature Park. They have termed that it as a violent way of entertainment. Members of Akhil Bhartiya Jain Yuva Federation met Rahul Bhatnagar, Chief Wildlife Conservator today and discussed the matter regarding development of tourism and necessity of such project. They handed over a memorandum signed by all senior members of the group to the wildlife officer. Angling Sports Project was approved just a day before this objection came in. The group has requested to immediately withdraw the ‘fishing project’ else the community will do mass fasting all over the state. Fishing is a popular tourist sport in several Indian states including Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka and other coastal states. Angling means catching fish by using fish hook or metal rod. This activity is specially undertaken in a specific area made for fishing. The group gave several reasons to stop the ‘violent activity’.  They also expressed the value of their religious sentiments which strictly forbid killing or consuming fish or any other animal. Quote mentioned in the memorandum says, “If this has been done to promote tourism, then we don’t need such tourists who kill fishes, just for fun and leisure.” However, angling is getting popular worldwide. The practice of catching fish for fun and then releasing it to protect killing of endangered fish species is becoming a common trend now.