Ladakh Police Explained

Agencyname:Ladakh Police
Abbreviation:L.P.
Logocaption:Logo of Ladakh Police
Motto:Hindi: Khidmat aur Himmat
Mottotranslated:(Service & Courage)
Patch:Ladakh Police Insignia.png
Patchcaption:Ladakh Police Insignia
Formedyear:2019
Formedmonthday:31 October
Country:India
Divtype:union territory
Divname:Ladakh
Map:IN-LA.svg
Sizearea:59,146 km2
Sizepopulation:274,289
Legaljuris:Ladakh
Governingbody:Government of India
Police:Yes
Local:Yes
Headquarters:Leh
Kargil[1]
Sworntype:Police Officer
Minister1name:Amit Shah[2]
Minister1pfo:Minister of Home Affairs
Chief1name:Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal (IPS)
Chief1position:Additional Director General of Police
Parentagency:Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Website:http://police.ladakh.gov.in/

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.

History

The 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

Ladakh 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).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LG, UT HQRS, Head of Police to have Sectts at both Leh, Kargil: Mathur. 12 November 2019.
  2. Web site: Umang Narula made adviser to Ladakh's Lt Governor, SS Khandare appointed police head.
  3. Web site: What is the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019?. 27 August 2019. Jagranjosh.com.
  4. Web site: लद्दाख की अपनी होगी खाकी, जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस भी दिल्ली की तरह उप राज्यपाल को करेगी रिपोर्ट. Amar Ujala. hi.