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Thar off-roading in Pangong, Fortuner chasing gazelle - One News Page Thar off-roading in Pangong, Fortuner chasing gazelle in Changthang: 4 tourists fined Rs 50,000 each for 1st time in Ladakh Published 28 Jun 2026 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. Full Article

Ladakh Fines Tourists Rs 2 Lakh for Illegal Off-Roading Kashmir Latest News Share WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Copy URL Email Print SRINAGAR : In a first-of-its-kind action, the Ladakh Administration has imposed a total penalty of Rs 2 lakh on four tourists for illegally driving their vehicles through Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife areas, as part of a major crackdown on off-roading in ecologically sensitive zones. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp The action was taken by the Wildlife Department on the directions of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who has called on tourists to act responsibly and respect Ladakh’s fragile environment. Officials said four vehicle owners from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were fined Rs 50,000 each under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, after being found guilty of driving in protected areas, including Pangong Lake, the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and the Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary. Their vehicles were impounded and released only after the penalties were paid. According to the administration, the action followed violations detected during routine patrolling and through social m…

Ladakh admin imposes hefty fines for illegal off-roading in Pangong lake ... SRINAGAR: For first time in Ladakh Union Territory, hefty penalty has been imposed on errant tourists for illegal off-roading in Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife areas of Ladakh under Wildlife Protection Act. On June 26, the Wildlife Department of Ladakh imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 each on four vehicles that were found violating the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection). The offending vehicle owners from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were penalised for driving their cars illegally into the Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife zones in Changthang and Nubra in the last few days. The total penalty imposed on them amounts to Rs 2 lakh. "The penalty imposed on offending drivers reaffirms the Administration's commitment to protecting Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and endangered wildlife," an official spokesman said. While cases of such illegal off-roading and stunts have been on the rise in recent times in Ladakh, it is for the first time that such a strict penalty has been imposed on the miscreants in the ecologically fragile Ladakh region. All four tourist vehicl…

Thar stunt, Fortuner chasing gazelle: Ladakh fines 4 in 1st crackdown on tourists 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.

Ladakh Fines Tourists For Off-Roading In Pangong Lake The offenders, whose vehicles were registered in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh, were fined ₹50,000 each under the Wildlife (Protection) Act. BY PC Bureau June 28, 2026:In a first-of-its-kind crackdown, the Ladakh Administration has imposed hefty penalties on tourists caught illegally driving vehicles through Pangong Lake and other ecologically sensitive wildlife habitats, signalling a zero-tolerance approach towards environmental violations in the Union Territory. Acting on the directions of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, the Wildlife Department fined four vehicle owners ₹50,000 each under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, for illegally driving through protected areas in Changthang and Nubra. The total penalty imposed amounted to ₹2 lakh. The violators, whose vehicles were registered in Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, were found driving off-road through Pangong Lake, river streams and wildlife habitats over the past few days. Their vehicles were impounded during the investigation and released only after the penalties were paid. Officials said the action marks the first …

Ladakh Cracks Down on Illegal Off-Roading, Fines Tourists ₹2 ... Leh, Jun 28:The Ladakh Administration has launched a strict crackdown on illegal off-roading in ecologically sensitive areas, imposing a total penalty of ₹2 lakh on four tourists for violating the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Acting on the directions of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, the Wildlife Department fined four vehicle owners ₹50,000 each for illegally driving into Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife areas in Changthang and Nubra. The offenders hailed from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Officials said the action marks the first time such stringent penalties have been imposed in Ladakh against tourists damaging fragile ecosystems through illegal off-roading. The vehicles were impounded during the investigation and released only after the penalties were paid. The violations were detected through routine wildlife patrols and social media monitoring. Incidents were reported from Merak and Lukung along the shores of Pangong Lake, Nurboo La in Hanle, and Sumur in Nubra Valley. In one incident on June 23, a Mahindra Thar was found being driven into the waters of Pangong Lake n…

₹2 Lakh Fine Imposed on Tourists for Illegal Off-Roading in Pangong ... ₹2 Lakh Fine Imposed on Tourists for Illegal Off-Roading in Pangong lake by Monitor News Bureau Jun. 28, 2026 Share this Facebook X Threads Whatsapp Email Leh: In a first-of-its-kind action, the Ladakh Administration has imposed a total penalty of ₹2 lakh on four tourists for illegally driving their vehicles through Pangong Lake and other protected wildlife areas, as part of a major crackdown on off-roading in ecologically sensitive zones. The action was taken by the Wildlife Department on the directions of Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who has called on tourists to act responsibly and respect Ladakh’s fragile environment. Officials said four vehicle owners from Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh were fined ₹50,000 each under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, after being found guilty of driving in protected areas, including Pangong Lake, Changthang and Nubra wildlife sanctuaries. Their vehicles were impounded and released only after the penalties were paid. According to the administration, the action followed violations detected during routine patrolling and through social media surveil…