Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Leh Reopens Shops, Schools After Violence; Probe Ordered
Shops and schools in Leh have started to reopen after being closed for nine days due to violence.
The government is investigating the causes of the violence.
Some restrictions are still in place, like the ban on large gatherings and no mobile internet.
The Lieutenant-Governor says the situation is getting better.
There were deaths and injuries during the violence.
Authorities are trying to bring peace and justice, urging discussions with groups seeking statehood for the region.
Shops and schools (up to Class 8) in Leh reopened after a nine-day closure.
The Leh administration ordered a magisterial probe into the September 24 incidents.
Curfew was partially relaxed after the violence that claimed four lives.
Mobile internet services remain suspended, and gatherings of five or more people are prohibited.
The Lieutenant-Governor urged groups to resume talks with the Centre.
- Who
- Leh residents, authorities
- What
- Partial reopening of Leh after violence
- When
- September 2024
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh
- Why
- Violence and arson; improved security situation
Ladakh Apex Body/Kargil Democratic Alliance
Administration
Statehood and Safeguards
Ladakh Apex Body/Kargil Democratic Alliance
Demand statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards.
Administration
Urge to resume talks with the Centre for resolution.
- Event
- Violence and arson
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Casualties
- Four deaths, over 80 injuries
- Curfew
- Imposed September 24; partially lifted
- Restrictions
- Ban on gatherings of five or more people, suspension of mobile internet
- Investigation
- Magisterial probe into September 24 violence
