Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Ladakh to Withdraw 25 Cases From September 24 Violence
Protests took place in Leh on September 24 last year.
People were demanding statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule.
The protests became violent, and four people were killed while 50 were injured.
Authorities booked about 87 people after the incident.
Ladakh’s administration now plans to close the cases against 25 of them.
Officials say nine other people have been chargesheeted because there is evidence against them.
Local groups had asked the government to withdraw all cases linked to the violence.
The closure reports for the 25 cases will be submitted to a court.
Ladakh will file closure reports for cases against 25 people booked after violence in Leh on September 24 last year.
About 87 people were booked following protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion for Ladakh.
Four people were killed in police firing and 50 were injured during the violence, according to the report.
Nine people have been chargesheeted because authorities say evidence links them to the incident.
The decision followed discussions with the Lieutenant-Governor after Kargil and Leh representatives met Home Ministry officials.
- Who
- The Ladakh administration, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra, the Kargil Democratic Alliance, the Leh Apex Body and Ministry of Home Affairs officials.
- What
- Cases against 25 people booked over the September 24 violence will be withdrawn through court closure reports.
- When
- The violence occurred on September 24 last year; the withdrawal decision was announced on Thursday after a meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh.
- Why
- The administration decided to withdraw the 25 cases after discussions with the Lieutenant-Governor and a meeting with local representatives and Home Ministry officials.
Administration’s position
Protest groups’ demand
Scope of case withdrawals
Administration’s position
The administration will withdraw cases against 25 people, while nine others have been chargesheeted because officials say evidence links them to the violence.
Protest groups’ demand
The Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Apex Body submitted a demand for the unconditional withdrawal of all cases involving people affected by the September 24 violence.
- People booked
- About 87 people were booked after the violence.
- Cases to be withdrawn
- Cases against 25 people will have closure reports filed.
- Chargesheeted people
- About nine people have been chargesheeted, with authorities citing evidence of involvement.
- Deaths and injuries
- Four people were killed in police firing and 50 were injured.
- Protest demands
- Protesters sought Ladakh statehood and inclusion in the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule.
- Local groups
- The Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Apex Body met Ministry of Home Affairs officials.
- Next legal step
- Closure reports will be filed in court in due course.
