Aftermath of the September 24 violence in Leh, Ladakh. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Expressing concern over the “tardy pace” in talks between Delhi and Ladakh, Ladakh’s civil society group, Leh Apex Body (LAB), on Thursday (August 6, 2026) demanded withdrawal of cases against youths and compensation to the victim families of the September 24 violence, which left four locals dead. “Around 70 to 80 youths faced cases in September 2025. These cases should be withdrawn immediately. These youth are not able to participate in the recruitment rallies because of the pending character certificates. Besides, the families who lost kin and those who committed suicide and suffered crippling injuries should also be compensated on the lines of those who were injured in and after the Jantar Mantar protest of July 20,” said LAB president Chering Dorjay Lakrook. Drawing parallels between the police action against protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20 and September 24 violence in Leh, Mr. Lakrook said, “When our Genz agitated last year in September, the police atrocities in comparison to the Delhi incident were much …