Ladakh Withdraws Criminal Cases Against 20 People over 2025 Leh Violence
The decision follows a police review and meets a key demand from Ladakh groups in talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals related to the violence that erupted in Leh last year.
- Protests for statehood and the Sixth Schedule safeguards turned violent, resulting in four deaths and 44 injuries after police fired on the demonstrators on September 24, 2025.
- Representatives from the Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Apex Body had demanded an "unconditional withdrawal" of cases during negotiations with the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Ahead of a 20-km march to mark the first anniversary of the civilian killings, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced a new observance called "Shaheed Diwas."
- A proposed constitutional provision of "Article 371" was introduced by the Centre during a sub-committee meeting to extend additional protections to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena has announced the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 people in connection with the violence that took place in Leh on September 24 last year. The decision comes just ahead of the first anniversary of the incident, which the people of Ladakh are commemorating with fresh marches and protests.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Saxena said in a post on 'X', "In the …
Ladakh: LG Saxena Approves Withdrawal of Criminal Cases Against 20 Individuals Linked to Leh Violence
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals linked to the violence that erupted in Leh, citing the larger interest of peace, public tranquillity and social harmony in the Union Territory. India News | Ladakh: LG Saxena Approves Withdrawal of Criminal Cases Against 20 Individuals Linked to Leh Violence.
Ladakh withdraws cases against 20 booked in Leh violence; Sonam Wangchuk leads padyatra ahead of anniversary
As the first anniversary of the Leh violence approaches, the Lieutenant Governor announced the withdrawal of criminal cases following a thorough evaluation and advice from the Ladakh Police. Commemorating the victims, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a padyatra, demanding justice and the expedited release of last year's inquiry report. September is being recognized as 'martyrs' month' to honor those impacted by the protests.
Cases against 20 people involved in 2025 Ladakh violence withdrawn
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said withdrawing the cases would help the accused rebuild their lives and careers, while prioritising justice and healing over prolonged litigation would foster peace, unity and harmony.
Ladakh L-G approves withdrawal of cases against 20 individuals booked over 2025 Leh violence
Sonam Wangchuk led a symbolic padyatra in Leh to mark the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025, violence during protests seeking statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh
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