Kargil's Deputy Commissioner takes additional charge of Drass district

6 November 2026

Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, has taken additional charge as Deputy Commissioner of Drass, one of Ladakh's newest districts. On taking charge he reviewed staff attendance, coordination between departments and the district's election preparedness. He inspected the Strong Room in the R&B Building, where polled material is kept, and the Counting Room, and told officers to follow the rules on security and confidentiality strictly. The meeting also went over the opening and closing timeline for the Zojila Pass and the district's winter and avalanche preparations. Superintendent of Police Kacho Ishtiyaq and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri took part. The Deputy Commissioner also inspected the newly built Zonal Education Officer building and asked that the office move in within the week.