WAYANAD: A hartal is being observed in Wayanad district on Monday to protest against the declaration of areas around the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary as environmentally sensitive zones. The hartal is called by the UDF.

The draft notification was issued banning nine activities in the areas around the wild life sanctuary. The draft notification stated that 99.5 sq km area outside the sanctuary falls under the eco sensitive zone.

Nine activities have been banned, including rock mining, large hydropower projects, wood mills, and industries that pollute water, air and soil.