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LEH: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing law and order and overall security scenario in the Union Territory.
The meeting brought together key officials including Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, and senior officers from the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
During the session, officials provided a comprehensive briefing on current deployments, emerging challenges, and strategies to ensure peace, public safety, and a unified response to evolving situations.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized the need for proactive, coordinated, and people-centric approaches to tackle law and order challenges. He stressed the importance of seamless coordination among civil and security agencies, timely intelligence sharing, and rapid response mechanisms to neutralize potential threats.
Kavinder Gupta commended the people of Leh for showing restraint and maturity during the relaxation of restrictions, noting that their behavior exemplified civic responsibility and a commitment to regional harmony. He instructed the administration and security forces to maintain law and order while safeguarding the rights and welfare of the people.
Reaffirming the Government of India and UT Administration’s commitment to the safety and development of Ladakh, the LG highlighted that peace and security are fundamental to the region’s progress. He also cautioned citizens to remain vigilant against anti-social and anti-national elements seeking to disrupt peace and urged them to cooperate with authorities to preserve normalcy. The meeting concluded with clear directives to adopt a unified, anticipatory, and citizen-focused strategy to ensure the safety, stability, and development of Ladakh amidst the prevailing challenges.