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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.

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