Ladakh Police
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| Ladakh Police | |
|---|---|
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 31 October, 2019 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Ladakh, India |
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| Ladakh Police area within India | |
| Size | 59,146 km |
| Population | 274,289 |
| General nature |
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| Director General of Police responsible |
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| Parent agency | Government of India |
| Districts | List
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Ladakh Police is the law enforcement agency for the union territory of Ladakh in India which came into being on 31 October 2019.
History[edit]
The union territory of Ladakh was formed on 31 October as a result of provisions contained within the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.[2] The region was previously part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and policing was responsibility of Jammu and Kashmir Police. A new police force for Ladakh was created when the new union territory was established.[3]
Organizational structure[edit]
Ladakh Police is under the direct control of Department of Home Affairs, Government of India. It is headed by Director General of Police (DGP).
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/jammu-kashmir/umang-narula-made-adviser-to-ladakh-s-lt-governor-ss-khandare-appointed-police-head/854003.html
- ^ "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.
