Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Leh: Funerals Held Amidst Tensions Following Police Firing
In Leh, Ladakh, two people who died in recent protests were buried with tight security.
The town remains under curfew.
The police firing, which resulted in four deaths, is a source of great distress.
Those who died were protesting for statehood and other rights.
Leaders and family members are asking for an investigation into the events.
A prominent environmental activist, Sonam Wangchuk, was also detained, adding to the unrest.
Two of the four people killed in police firing in Leh were cremated amid tight security.
Participation in the last rites was limited to close family members.
The town remained under curfew for a fifth consecutive day.
Post-mortem reports revealed multiple bullet wounds to the victims.
Political leaders have called for an impartial judicial inquiry into the police firing.
- Who
- Families of the deceased, Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Cremation of victims, security measures, and calls for inquiry following police firing during protests.
- When
- Cremations on Sunday, following the events of September 24
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh
- Why
- Protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, escalating to police firing.
Apex Body/Protesters
UT Administration
Investigation
Apex Body/Protesters
Demand for an impartial judicial inquiry into the police firing.
UT Administration
Reviewing security and emphasizing vigilance
Detentions
Apex Body/Protesters
Allegations that charges against Wangchuk were fabricated, demanding his release.
UT Administration
Detaining Wangchuk under the NSA.
- Incident
- Police firing during Leh protests
- Deaths
- Four
- Funeral Attendees
- Limited to family members
- Victims Cremated
- Jigmet Dorjay (25) and Stanzin Namgyal (23)
- Injured
- Approximately 90
- Detained
- Sonam Wangchuk under National Security Act (NSA)
Sources
Ladakh Body Denies Foreign Involvement in Violent Protests, Demands Judicial Probe
‘Pakistan-link’ lens on Sonam Wangchuk: Big question mark on him, Ladakh DGP says - Telegraph India
Sonam Wangchuk has ‘Pakistan links’, claims Ladakh DGP, ‘his provocative speeches instigated Wednesday's unrest’
Ladakh DGP claims security forces were forced to open fire at protesters in self-defence
We used to curse Article 370 … But it protected us … now Ladakh opened up for entire India: Leh apex body co-chairman
We used to curse Article 370 … But it protected us … now Ladakh opened up for entire India: Leh apex body co-chairman
