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Judicial Inquiry Launched into Ladakh Protest Killings: Former Supreme Court Judge to Lead Investigation
Oct 17, 2025 10:12 pm CST
The central government has appointed retired Supreme Court judge Justice BS Chauhan to investigate the deaths of four protesters, including a Kargil war veteran, in police firing in Ladakh. This judicial inquiry addresses a key demand from Ladakhi groups seeking statehood and constitutional protections following years of growing unrest against central rule in the region.
Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Leaders Demand Judicial Probe After Police Firing Claims Four Lives
Sep 27, 2025 01:58 am CST
Tensions escalate in Ladakh as four protesters were killed in police firing during statehood demonstrations, prompting local leaders to demand a judicial investigation. The violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body, with protesters setting fire to government buildings as activist Sonam Wangchuk remains detained under the National Security Act. Officials and community representatives clash over responsibility, with locals rejecting claims of outside interference and calling for accountability.