Overview

• LAB leaders said they will not engage with the Home Ministry until peace is restored, calling for a retired Supreme Court judge to lead an inquiry and for all protest-related cases to be withdrawn.
• Four people were killed in the September 24 violence in Leh; authorities have imposed curfew, suspended mobile internet, restricted gatherings, and reported at least 44 arrests.
• Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act and moved to Jodhpur, with officials alleging incitement; LAB and allies reject claims of a foreign hand.
• Ladakh’s lieutenant governor reviewed security with police, CRPF and Army officials, while the MHA said it remains open to talks and expressed confidence in progress through continued dialogue.
• The October 6 preparatory meeting is uncertain after LAB’s pullout, as the Kargil Democratic Alliance voiced support for demands and funerals for two of the four deceased were held under tight security.