Ladakh body seeks withdrawal of cases, compensation to victims of 2025 violence
The Leh Apex Body is demanding the withdrawal of legal cases against youths involved in 2025 protests and compensation for victims of violence. They are also calling for an acceleration of stalled dialogue between Delhi and Ladakh regarding regional demands.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing civil unrest and political friction in the sensitive border region of Ladakh, reflecting broader tensions between local governance and central authorities.
Expressing concern over the “tardy pace” in talks between Delhi and Ladakh, Ladakh’s civil society group, Leh Apex Body (LAB), on Thursday (August 6, 2026) demanded withdrawal of cases against youths and compensation to the victim families of the September 24 violence, which left four locals dead.
“Around 70 to 80 youths faced cases in September 2025. These cases should be withdrawn immediately. These youth are not able to participate in the recruitment rallies because of the pending character certificates. Besides, the families who lost kin and those who committed suicide and suffered crippling injuries should also be compensated on the lines of those who were injured in and after the Jantar Mantar protest of July 20,” said LAB president Chering Dorjay Lakrook.
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