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

Thar stunt, Fortuner chasing gazelle: Ladakh fines 4 tourists in 1st crackdown
Times of India Sunday 28 June 2026, 07:51 UTC By NASEER GANAI 1 min read
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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.

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.
Thar (ORG) Fortuner (PERSON) Ladakh (LOCATION) Pangong Lake (LOCATION) Tibetan (ORG)
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