Ladakh body seeks withdrawal of cases, compensation to victims of 2025 violence
He said the public reaction to the Leh incident in the country could not evoke the same reaction as to the Delhi incident in spite of “Ladakhis being patriots of the country and fighting the enemies on the borders”.
Ladakh's civil society group, Leh Apex Body (LAB), has demanded the withdrawal of cases against young individuals and compensation for families affected by the September 24 violence that resulted in four local deaths. The LAB president, Chering Dorjay Lakrook, expressed concern over the slow pace of talks between Delhi and Ladakh and urged the withdrawal of cases within a month.
LAB also sought compensation for victims, drawing parallels between the police action during the Jantar Mantar protest on July 20 and the September 24 violence in Leh. The LAB president highlighted the disproportionate force used by the police against unarmed and innocent protesters, resulting in over 70 locals suffering bullet injuries.
The LAB supports the youth protesters galvanized by the Cockroach Party of India (CPI) and fears that the current situation in the country may overshadow the importance of resolving Ladakh's issues.
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