Overview

• The Lt Governor’s office said Ladakh remains peaceful with schools, offices and markets open after security reviews on Monday.
• The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance skipped October 6 talks with the Centre, demanding a judicial inquiry into four deaths and the release of detainees including Sonam Wangchuk.
• The Tribune reported, with LAB co-chair Chering Dorjay confirming, that the Centre has assured through back channels that a judicial probe will be ordered.
• Prohibitory orders remain in force and mobile internet is still suspended, even as curfew was eased and classes up to Grade 8 resumed on October 3.
• Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal said about 30 of roughly 70 detained youths have been released with the rest in judicial custody, while LAB alleges village heads are being harassed for questioning.