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Ladakh Begins Easing Curbs as Talks With Centre Stall Over Demand for Judicial Probe

LAB leaders report back‑channel assurances that a judicial inquiry will be ordered.

Overview

  • - The lieutenant governor reviewed security and directed a calibrated relaxation of restrictions, saying the Union Territory remains peaceful.
  • - Key curbs persist with mobile internet still suspended and prohibitory orders in force, though schools up to Class 8 reopened on October 3.
  • - The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance skipped the October 6 meeting with the Centre and say dialogue requires a judicial probe into the September 24 killings.
  • - Officials say about 30 of roughly 70 detained youths have been released, with the remainder in judicial custody pending court orders.
  • - Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk remains detained under the National Security Act after being moved to Jodhpur, and local groups demand unconditional releases before talks resume.