Ladakh Police is the police agency responsible for law enforcement and investigations within the Union territory of Ladakh, India. It came into existence on 31 October 2019.
| Ladakh Police | |
|---|---|
 Ladakh Police Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | L.P. |
| Motto | Khidmat aur Himmat (Service & Courage) |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 31 October, 2019 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Ladakh, India |
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| Map of the Ladakh Police's jurisdiction (lighter shade denotes claimed but not controlled areas) | |
| Size | 59,146 km2 |
| Population | 274,289 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Ladakh |
| Governing body | Government of India |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Leh Kargil[1] |
| Elected officer responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |
| Website | |
| http://police.ladakh.gov.in/ | |
History
editThe union territory of Ladakh was formed on 31 October as a result of provisions contained within the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.[3] The region was previously part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and policing was the responsibility of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. A new organisation for the police force of Ladakh was created as part of the reorganisation.[4]
Organizational structure
editLadakh Police is under the direct control of Department of Home Affairs, Government of India. It is headed by an Additional Director General of Police (IGP).
References
edit- ^ "LG, UT HQRS, Head of Police to have Sectts at both Leh, Kargil: Mathur". 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Umang Narula made adviser to Ladakh's Lt Governor, SS Khandare appointed police head".
- ^ "What is the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019?". Jagranjosh.com. 27 August 2019.
- ^ "लद्दाख की अपनी होगी खाकी, जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस भी दिल्ली की तरह उप राज्यपाल को करेगी रिपोर्ट". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).