Ladakh fines 4 tourists Rs 2 lakh in first crackdown on illegal off-roading
Ladakh's administration has taken its first major enforcement action against tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife zones, including near Pangong Lake. Four individuals were penalised a combined Rs 2 lakh and had their vehicles seized for breaching the Wildlife Protection Act. Among the violations, one tourist was found chasing a Tibetan gazelle inside a wildlife sanctuary. The crackdown is aimed at protecting Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and its endangered species. Authorities have warned that strict action will continue against those flouting wildlife protection laws.
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