After a two-week suspension, mobile internet services have been restored in Leh as of Thursday evening, October 9, 2025. This decision follows "peace talks" between the Ladakh administration and local bodies, including the Leh Apex Body (LAB). The internet services were initially suspended following violent protests on September 24, during which four individuals were killed and many others injured. The protests were sparked by demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

In conjunction with the restoration of internet services, the Leh District Magistrate, Romil Singh Donk, has invoked provisions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to prevent the spread of misinformation on social media platforms. This order, effective for two months, warns of strict legal action against individuals found creating, sharing, or forwarding fake news, messages, rumors, or misinformation. The administration has cited the need to maintain peace and public order as the reason for this measure.

The order also directs all social media group administrators to monitor content shared within their groups and immediately remove any content deemed fake, misleading, or rumor-mongering. Administrators are further instructed to enable the "admin-only" control setting on WhatsApp groups.

The restoration of internet services and the implementation of measures to curb misinformation reflect efforts to restore normalcy in the region. The administration has indicated that the return to normalcy includes the smooth functioning of educational institutions and the resumption of public transport and other civic activities. Restrictions in Ladakh have been lifted due to the cooperation and responsible behavior of the people.

The "peace talks" that preceded the restoration of internet services involved top officials, including Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh S.D. Singh Jamwal, and representatives from various political, religious, and civil society groups. During these talks, it was agreed that all parties would work together to build confidence and foster normalcy. Leaders also called for a judicial inquiry into the events of September 24 and demanded the release of youth currently in police custody.