12 Gurgaon bikers, UP SUV driver fined for off-roading in Ladakh’s protected areas

Twelve bikers from Gurgaon faced fines totaling Rs 1.2 lakh for off-roading near Tso Moriri.

An SUV driver from Uttar Pradesh was also fined Rs 50,000 for a similar violation.

These actions follow recent penalties against tourists for illegal incursions into protected areas.

Wildlife officials are continuing their crackdown on off-roading in sensitive ecological zones.

The administration urges tourists to explore Ladakh responsibly and protect its fragile environment. ...