Thar stunt, Fortuner chasing gazelle: Ladakh fines 4 in 1st crackdown on tourists | TheBriefWire
Thar stunt, Fortuner chasing gazelle: Ladakh fines 4 in 1st crackdown on tourists
Published 28 June 2026 ยท india
Ladakh's administration has taken unprecedented action against tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lake. Four individuals faced hefty penalties totaling Rs
Ladakh's administration has taken unprecedented action against tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lake. Four individuals faced hefty penalties totaling Rs 2 lakh and had their vehicles impounded for violating the Wildlife Protection Act. One offender was caught chasing a Tibetan gazelle within a sanctuary. This strict enforcement aims to safeguard Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and endangered wildlife, with authorities warning of continued stringent action against violators.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 1:21 PM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 3:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Ladakh's administration has taken unprecedented action against tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas, including Pangong Lake.
Four individuals faced hefty penalties totaling Rs 2 lakh and had their vehicles impounded for violating the Wildlife Protection Act.
One offender was caught chasing a Tibetan gazelle within a sanctuary.
This strict enforcement aims to safeguard Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and endangered wildlife, with authorities warning of continued stringent action against violators.