Ladakh LG quashes FIRs against 25 accused in last year’s Leh violence

Ahead of MHA-Ladakh talks in September, Centre’s outreach sees withdrawal of cases against Leh protestors

Ladakh’s key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of “non-negotiable” demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.

Ladakh to withdraw cases against 25 persons booked for violence during statehood protests

The decision came after representatives of the Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Apex Body met officials of the Union home ministry.

Ladakh 2025 protest case: Cases against 25 withdrawn, Panchayat elections preparation begins

Ladakh will withdraw cases against 25 individuals involved in a protest incident. Preparations for upcoming Panchayat elections in Ladakh are now commencing. A meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs is scheduled for early September. Land use changes and Nautor land tenancy rights will be regularized soon. Tourism sector will now receive electricity at industrial tariffs.

Ladakh LG quashes FIRs against 25 accused in last year’s Leh violence

The violent clashes with the security forces had left four men including a retired soldier dead and 100 others injured

Ladakh to withdraw cases against 25 booked last year over September 24 violence

Move comes a day after representatives of Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Apex Body meet MHA officials in Leh.

Ladakh to drop FIRs against 25 over last year’s statehood protests - The Tribune

The Ladakh administration has decided to withdraw FIRs against 25 persons booked in connection with last year’s statehood protests. The next formal meeting between Ladakh leaders and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to be held in New Delhi in the first half of September.