Overview

• Authorities imposed curfew in Leh and invoked BNSS Section 163 restrictions in Kargil after violent clashes that left at least four dead and more than 70 injured.
• The Home Ministry alleges Sonam Wangchuk cited “Arab Spring” and “Nepal Gen Z” protests to mislead people despite negotiations, while Wangchuk ended his 15‑day fast, rejected the charge as scapegoating, and warned he could face PSA detention.
• The Centre cites outcomes from its committee process—including raising ST reservation to 84%, one‑third reservation for women in councils, recognition of Bhoti and Purgi, and recruitment for 1,800 posts—while the Kargil Democratic Alliance says talks have been stalled since May and alleges firing on unarmed protesters, with local leaders seeking an independent probe.
• Officials say meetings under the high‑level committee are continuing, with dates proposed this week and on 6 October, as regional leaders and opposition voices press for accountability and a restart of substantive dialogue.
• Elsewhere, rapid police actions drew attention: Noida police arrested a cab driver within about 30 minutes of a viral video, Delhi police are pursuing absconding Swami Chaitanyanand after FIRs and student testimonies, and Khandwa police arrested Ayub Khan over grave desecration with NSA action being pursued, as fact‑checkers also flagged an old 2021 video being shared as new.