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’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.