Srinagar, Oct. 16 -- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday announced the creation of Sankoo district, describing it as the fulfilment of a long-standing aspiration of the people of the area.
In a post on X, Saxena said the decision was in line with the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Home Minister Amit Shah.
"This is a culmination of the long-standing aspiration of the people of the area," the Lieutenant Governor said.
With the creation of Sankoo district, Ladakh will now have eight districts, up from the existing seven.
LG credited the constructive approach of Anjuman-e-Sahib Zaman and the efforts of its Chief Patron Syed Mohammad Razvi, popularly known as Aga Migi Outh, ...