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<p>A couple from&nbsp;India's state of Rajasthan was booked by police for allegedly driving their SUV car over restricted sand dunes in Ladakh.</p>

<p>Leh police took action against the couple over direction not to drive cars over sand dunes in Hunder in Nubra Valley. Police said a bond of Rs 50,000 was taken from the couple.</p>

<p>The couple reportedly broke the law as they were seen to have damaged the natural landscape of the area. The couple were also slammed on social media as the local administration was applauded for their work.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Excellent step by Nubra administration (Ladakh) levying a fine of Rs 50000 for driving on sand dunes of Nubra Valley.<br />
Similar steps needed for those who drive into the Pangong Tso waters.<br />
Need to preserve this pristine environment.<a href="https://twitter.com/nehaa_sinha?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nehaa_sinha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joymalabagchi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joymalabagchi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/rohanduaT02?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rohanduaT02</a> <a href="https://t.co/qr3hJr23iz">pic.twitter.com/qr3hJr23iz</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Disgusting and disrespectful - Nubra Valley is such a pristine and delicate place. Plus this is senseless; most 4WD SUVs would just get stuck the way this Fortuner did, especially in untrained hands. Darwin Award nominees, fo sho.<a href="https://t.co/5maRDp7rMP">https://t.co/5maRDp7rMP</a></p>
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<p>The police also cautioned other tourists not to drive their vehicles on the dunes. Tourists in Ladakh need permits to visit Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Hanu villages and other areas.</p>

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A couple from India's state of Rajasthan was booked by police for allegedly driving their SUV car over restricted sand dunes in Ladakh. Leh police took action against the couple over direction not to drive cars over sand dunes in Hunder in Nubra Valley.

A couple from India's state of Rajasthan was booked by police for allegedly driving their SUV car over restricted sand dunes in Ladakh. Leh police took action against the couple over direction not to drive cars over sand dunes in Hunder in Nubra Valley. Police said a bond of Rs 50,000 was taken from the couple. The couple reportedly broke the law as they were seen to have damaged the natural landscape of the area. The couple were also slammed on social media as the local administration was applauded for their work. Excellent step by Nubra administration (Ladakh) levying a fine of Rs 50000 for driving on sand dunes of Nubra Valley. Similar steps needed for those who drive into the Pangong Tso waters. Need to preserve this pristine environment.@nehaa_sinha @joymalabagchi@rohanduaT02 pic.twitter.com/qr3hJr23iz — Ankur Rapria, IRS (@irsankurrapria) June 9, 2022 × Disgusting and disrespectful - Nubra Valley is such a pristine and delicate place. Plus this is senseless; most 4WD SUVs would just get stuck the way this Fortuner did, especially in untrained hands. Darwin Award nominees, fo sho.https://t.co/5maRDp7rMP — Ujval Nanavati (@cynical_ujval) June 10, 2022 × The police also cautioned other tourists not to drive their vehicles on the dunes. Tourists in Ladakh need permits to visit Nubra Valley, Pangong Tso, Hanu villages and other areas. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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