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.