The Ladakh administration has announced a magisterial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh, which left four people dead and dozens of civilians as well as security personnel injured. The inquiry will investigate the causes of the clashes, identify those responsible, and assess the handling of the situation by law enforcement agencies.
This comes days after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the NSA on the charges of instigating the protests in the Union Territory.
According to a PTI report, the officials said the probe would be completed in a time-bound manner to ensure accountability and restore public confidence amid tensions in the region. The UT administration has given a timeline of 4-weeks to submit the report.
What does the notice say?
In an official notice, the authorities have said the probe will be complete in a month’s time, and asked individuals with information regarding the incident to submit a statement or evidence voluntarily to the inquiry officer between October 4 and 18.
The Ladakh administration has announced a magisterial inquiry into the September 24 violence in Leh, which left four people dead and dozens of civilians as well as security personnel injured. The inquiry will investigate the causes of the clashes, identify those responsible, and… pic.twitter.com/pGwc85eVK4
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“By virtue of this notice, any person(s) having information about the incident or who is willing/desirous to give oral evidence/ written statement/ material evidence (photos or video recordings) before the inquiry officer regarding the incident may appear before the undersigned and provide statements/evidence as per the schedule given,” the notice read.
“All concerned are therefore requested to extend their cooperation to ensure a fair and transparent inquiry,” the notice said.
What led to Ladakh violence
Protests were ongoing in Ladakh with agitators seeking statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for Ladakh. The demonstration turned on September 24, leaving four dead. The deceased were identified as Jigmet Dorjey, a resident of Kharnak; Rinchen Dadul, a resident of Hanu; Stanzin Namgail, a resident of Igoo; and Tsewang Tharchin, a resident of Skurbucha, the notice mentioned.
Sonam Wangchuk was later arrested under the stringent Nation Security Act (NSA) for allegedly instigating the protesters. His wife and CEO of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HAIL), Gitanjali J Angmo, on Thursday slammed the Centre and alleged police torture against the people of Ladakh after the September 24 violence in the Union Territory.
She compared the present situation in Ladakh to that during British India, she said that the Union Home Ministry is “misusing” the Ladakh Police.
“Is India really free? In 1857, 24,000 Britishers used 135,000 Indian sepoys to oppress 300 million Indians under orders from the Queen. Today, a dozen administrators are misusing 2400 Ladakhi police to oppress and torture 3 lakh Ladakhis under the orders of the MHA,” Gitanjali wrote on X.
Curfew was relaxed on Thursday in the UT as shops opened from 10 am to 5 pm, providing relief to people who are finally able to step outside of their homes.