| Ladakh Police | |
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 Ladakh Police Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | L.P. |
| Motto | Khidmat aur Himmat (Service & Courage) |
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| Formed | 31 October, 2019 |
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| 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 |
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| Headquarters | Leh Kargil[1] |
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| Parent agency | 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 ofLadakh, India. It came into existence on 31 October 2019.
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 ofJammu and Kashmir and policing was the responsibility of theJammu and Kashmir Police. A new organisation for the police force of Ladakh was created as part of the reorganisation.[4]
Ladakh Police is under the direct control of Department of Home Affairs,Government of India. It is headed byDirector General of Police (DGP).
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