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Ladakh Dialogue Stalls as Kargil Alliance Backs Leh Boycott, Curfew Eases in Leh

Protest leaders demand a judicial probe plus the release of detainees before any meeting with the Centre.

Along with the curfew, internet and mobile services also remain suspended in Leh, adding to the woes of the tourism industry.
Visuals showed empty streets, minimal vehicle movement, and a heavy presence of security personnel.
Security personnel block a road with razor wire amid curfew, days after violence during protests for Ladakh statehood, in Leh.
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Overview

  • The Kargil Democratic Alliance joined the Leh Apex Body in rejecting the October 6 talks, putting negotiations on hold until their preconditions are met.
  • Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk remains detained under the National Security Act in Jodhpur as the Home Ministry’s cancellation of SECMOL’s FCRA registration stands.
  • Police say over 50 people were taken into custody in connection with the September 24 violence, while some reports place the arrest count at 44, with investigations continuing.
  • Leh saw phased curfew relaxations and a partial return to normal activity, yet mobile data services remain suspended until October 3 and prohibitory orders continue across key areas.
  • Authorities defend police and CRPF firing as self‑defence after four deaths in the clashes, while LAB, KDA and opposition leaders press for a judicial inquiry and the release of detainees, as the Home Ministry says it remains open to dialogue.