The Telecom Dpartment is headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector General of Police who in turn is assisted by a Suprintendent of Police who is Supervisory Officer of Telecom Ladakh. Ladakh Police Telecom wing has been an integral part of the UT Ladakh Police/Civil administration ever since it came into existance and has been playing a pivotal role in terms of providing secure and seamless communication network coverage with special focus on rural and remote areas of Ladakh region. Ladakh Police Telecomunication wing is also known as technical wing of the police department with wireless telecommunication stations actively linked with district telecom HQR'S 24*7.The basic duty and responsibility of this wing is to provide flawless communication during day to day policing, situation reports, weather reports and road connectivity status to the higher authorities of Civil and Police administration in the districts round the clock from all Police Stations, Police Posts and PCP’s like PCP Serchu/Spang at Himachal border and PCP Menamarg/Gumree at J&K border, etc. The other important duties of Telecom department includes installation of special communication system during VVIP visits, natural calamities, emergencies, disaster management, election duties, law and order situations, etc.