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Ladakh Orders Probe Into Leh Killings, Frees 26 Detainees as Wangchuk Remains Held

Officials call Wangchuk’s NSA detention evidence-based, prompting local groups to pause dialogue.

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo also claimed that she has not been made to speak with the jailed activist since his arrest.
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Overview

  • Leh district authorities ordered a magisterial inquiry into the September 24 police firing deaths and appointed SDM Mukul Beniwal to submit a report within four weeks.
  • The administration invited the public to submit statements, photos or videos between October 4 and 18 at designated offices in Leh.
  • In a conciliatory move, officials released 26 protesters from Leh jail after the clashes over demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards.
  • Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, wrote to President Droupadi Murmu seeking his unconditional release, alleging denial of contact and surveillance of HIAL staff.
  • The Ladakh administration rejected ‘witch-hunt’ claims, citing credible inputs, alleged provocative remarks and ongoing probes into HIAL and SECMOL, as LAB and KDA halt talks pending releases and a judicial probe.