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02/01/2021

Press Release

Comm./Secy inspects Covid-19 vaccination mock drill in Leh

Leh, Jan. 02: A mock drill for Covid-19 vaccination was conducted at Ladakh Heart Foundation Leh. The same drive is being held across the country today. The mock drill was conducted in the presence of Commissioner Secretary Rigzin Samphel and Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya. Medical Superintendent SNM Hospital Leh Dr. Norzin Angmo, Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Motup Dorjey, District Immunization Officer Dr. Tashi Namgyal, Dy. Chief Medical Officer Leh Dr. Manzoor Ahmed, concerned doctors, and medical staff were also present.

Briefing the media, Comm./Secy Rigzin Samphel shared that frontline workers would be vaccinated on a priority basis. He said that the preparation for the vaccination drive had started last month and micro-level planning is in the process for its smooth functioning. He also mentioned that the mock drill would be conducted at three places in Leh district – Thiksay, Chuchot, and Ladakh Heart Foundation.

Around 5000 healthcare workers of UT Ladakh will be vaccinated at the District Hospitals, Sub-District, Community Health Centers, and Primary Health Centers in Ladakh. He further stated that the UT Administration would attempt about 100 vaccines per day per vaccinator.

Meanwhile, speaking on the concerns of the medical staff, Deputy Commissioner Leh Sachin Kumar Vaishya assured that issues concerning electricity being faced by the staff at the Ladakh Heart Foundation Hospital would soon be resolved.

Earlier, DIO Dr. Tashi Namgyal gave a detailed tour of the mock drill that included a physical and digital verification process, a waiting area, and an observation room. He briefed Comm./Secy Samphel about the requirement of a photo identity with the date of birth (DOB) for the verification process. It was stated that the Adhaar card will not be valid for the verification purpose.

02/01/2021

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01/01/2021

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01/01/2021

The Union Territory of Ladakh is expected to get its own Meteorological Centre (MC) by tomorrow. The new MC is established in Leh, the UT’s capital town. This new centre will provide weather forecasts, warn in case of unusual events and perform all mandatory meteorological operations. Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Earth Sciences (MoES), will digitally inaugurate it on December 29 in the presence of Ladakh Lt Governor RK Mathur and senior officials of the ministry.

31/12/2020

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27/12/2020

*District Police Leh-Union Territory of Ladakh-Press Release-27-12-2020-*
*District Police Leh condoles the untimely demise of retired DySP ,Sh.Abdul Khaliq.*
In his condolence message,SSP Leh Sh.Rajiv Pandey-IPS along with all ranks of the District Police has paid deep condolences to the bereaved family of Sh.Abdul Khaliq ,retired DySP, who left for heavenly abode due to cardiac arrest last night.
SSP Leh has said that late Sh.Abdul Khaliq ,who retired just two years back ,has tremendous contributions to the Department which will always be remembered by his seniors, colleagues and subordinates.
It is pertinent to mention that known for his sincerity, people friendly attitude and high discipline ,Sh.Abdul Khaliq besides serving as Dy.SP Anti Hijacking Leh has also served at important positions like Dy.SP Hq Kargil and Dy.SP Hq Leh and has always been appreciated for his good work by all.
He is survived by his wife ,two sons and a daughter.
District Police Leh assures the bereaved family that the larger Police family is standing beside them in this time of utmost grief.

27/12/2020

Completed one week stray dog sterilization field camp in Nimoo Village by the department of District Sheep Husbandry Leh.
We are really thankful.

26/12/2020

Salute to our Bhutan covid warrior

26/12/2020

The poaching case of a blue sheep at South Pullu, near Khardong La, on December 15 has sparked a controversy due to the involvement of a Ladakh Police officer.
Inspector Parvez Ahmed is one of the accused in the poaching case registered under Section 9, 11 & 12 of Wildlife Protection Act 1972. Ataullah Bhat, 39, a resident of Leh, was the prime accused arrested on the same day. He was sent on judicial remand but is currently out on bail.

Inspector Parvez Ahmed, a resident of Leh, is on interim bail but has been asked to report to the Wildlife Office daily.

As per sources, the Wildlife Department conducted a raid at co-accused Parvez's residence and seized 25 bullets. A fur of an animal recovered from Parvez's vehicle has been sent to the forensic lab.

Speaking on the issue, ADGP Satish Khandare said, “We will proceed as per the service conduct rules and police manual on merits when the department is informed and approached by the Wildlife Department.”

Sajjad Hussain M***i, Chief Wildlife Warden, Ladakh, said, “We have arrested the accused, and we have also recovered and seized the weapon (.22 rifle) used by them. We have gathered all the evidence and are now investigating the case from every angle.”

“We have concrete evidence, and there would be no laxity in the case,” he assured.

The wildlife department refused to share more information as the case is still under investigation.
However, it has been learned that the weapon used for poaching was owned by Parvez Ahmed’s elder brother Ghulam Nabi.

One of the injured blue sheeps currently undergoing treatment at the rescue centre in Leh is said to be in critical condition. Sources reveal that a bullet was found in the body of the injured blue sheep.

Registered poaching cases in Leh

A poaching case was reported from Raldong Nala near the Mahay bridge area on November 25, 2008. Two people were identified and arrested with weapons and the meat of the dead animals. The FSL report confirmed it was the meat of blue sheep.

On April 14, 2016, three people, including two army personnel, were arrested in connection with the poaching of Ladakh Urial (Shapo). Police seized weapons, including a telescopic