JK administration announces joint headquarters for Ladakh division

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday announced that the newly created administrative division of Ladakh would have its headquarters jointly in Leh and Kargil district.

Last week, the administration had created a separate division for Ladakh, which was part of the Kashmir division till then. Hundreds of Kargil residents had taken out rallies, demanding an equal share in the division and rotational divisional headquarters.

An official spokesperson said Governor Satyapal Malik made several decisions to meet the aspirations of the people in Kargil.

“The newly created administrative and revenue division of Ladakh will have its headquarters jointly at Leh and Kargil,” Malik said.

The offices will be set up in Leh and Kargil and two additional divisional commissioners will be posted at both the places, the spokesperson said. (AGENCIES)

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