Former Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal wrote to Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on about the police firing in Leh. Four protesters died and over 50 were injured. Namgyal called for a judicial inquiry and dialogue. He said the crisis could have been handled better. The incident happened during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion. Sonam Wangchuk, on a 35-day fast, supported these demands. The Centre cancelled Wangchuk organization FCRA licence. A special envoy was sent to Leh, and a delegation flew to Delhi for talks. The government has offered alternative safeguards like job reservations and language recognition. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 12:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Former Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal wrote to Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on about the police firing in Leh
- Four protesters died and over 50 were injured
- Namgyal called for a judicial inquiry and dialogue