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Video of Haryana Tourist Defacing Fotula Top Milestone Prompts Calls for Action in Ladakh

With the man’s face and number plate visible, viewers urged action from the Border Roads Organisation and Ladakh Traffic Police.

Overview

  • The clip shows a Haryana resident pasting a ‘Gujjar’/‘Gurjar’ sticker on the Fotula Top milestone, the highest point on the LehSrinagar road at 13,479 feet.
  • Posted on X, the video drew sharp criticism from users who described the act as vandalism of a sensitive public landmark.
  • The footage includes the man’s face and his Mahindra Thar’s number plate, leading to public appeals for an official response.
  • As of the latest coverage on Jan 20, outlets report calls for investigation but no confirmed action by authorities.
  • Some users claimed the vehicle has numerous pending fines totaling about Rs 30,000, a detail that remains unverified.