Letter to MHA: Seven Ladakh Students’ Associations Seek Judicial Probe Into Leh Killings, Demands Compensation, Release of Detainees and Media Accountability
New Delhi, Oct 1, KNT: Several Ladakh student associations from across the country have jointly written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent violence in Leh on September 24 that claimed four lives and left dozens injured.
In a memorandum addressed to the Union Home Minister, the associations said the incident had caused “profound grief and unease” within the Ladakhi community and required timely, transparent intervention to uphold justice and restore public confidence.
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The students as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust, urged that an impartial judicial inquiry be ordered under the supervision of a sitting High Court Judge to examine the circumstances that led to the deaths and injuries. “A transparent process will not only ensure accountability but also strengthen trust in the rule of law,” the memorandum stated.
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The associations also appealed for dignified government employment for bereaved families, substantial financial compensation, and full medical coverage for the injured. They demanded the immediate lifting of restrictions in Leh and the release of youths detained during the protests, including environmentalist Dr. Sonam Wangchuk.
Accusing sections of the national media of defaming Ladakhis with “unverified and misleading reports,” the memorandum demanded accountability and apologies from those responsible. The students stressed that Ladakhis remain patriotic and committed to peaceful dialogue, but said false portrayals had deeply hurt community sentiments.
The joint memorandum was signed by multiple groups, including the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD), Ladakh Students Forum JNU (LSF-JNU), All Ladakh Student Welfare Association Chandigarh (ALSWAC), All Ladakh Student Welfare Association Jammu (ALSWAJ), Student Educational Movement of Kargil (SEMOK), All Ladakh Student Association Kashmir (ALSAK), and Ladakh Student Welfare Society Aligarh (LSWSA). [KNT]
