
A video showing a Haryana man defacing a Border Roads Organisation milestone at Fotu La Pass, Leh's highest point at 13,479 feet, by pasting a 'Gurjar' sticker has sparked widespread online outrage. The man, arriving in a Mahindra Thar SUV with visible registration, appeared proud while recording the act. Social media users condemned the vandalism as disrespectful to a sensitive and strategic location, calling for strict action from authorities. The incident has reignited debates on responsible tourism and respect for public property in ecologically and strategically important areas.
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