In response to the September 24th violence in Leh, Ladakh, various bodies are calling for protests and a retired Supreme Court judge has been appointed to lead an inquiry. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), key organizations spearheading the campaign for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, have announced a fresh wave of protests across the Union Territory.

The protests are in response to the September 24th incident where security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh, resulting in four deaths and numerous injuries. Authorities had imposed restrictions, suspended mobile internet services, and made arrests following the violence, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

As a sign of solidarity with those affected by the violence, a silent march and a blackout have been organized. The silent march will take place on Saturday, with participants wearing black masks and armbands. A blackout will also be observed across Ladakh from 6 pm to 9 pm. The KDA has requested that religious leaders encourage public participation and that local authorities turn off streetlights as a symbolic gesture of mourning and unity.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered a judicial inquiry into the September 24th violence. The inquiry will be led by Dr. Justice B. S. Chauhan, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. The probe will investigate the circumstances leading to the law and order situation, the police action, and the deaths that occurred. Retired district and sessions judge Mohan Singh Parihar will serve as judicial secretary, while IAS officer Tushar Anand will be the administrative secretary of the inquiry commission.

The LAB and KDA are demanding a judicial probe led by a retired Supreme Court judge into the September 24th incident and the release of all detainees for talks to resume. The government has stated its commitment to dialogue with the Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) through the High-Powered Committee on Ladakh.

The September 24th clashes occurred between security forces and protesters demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union territory. The clashes resulted in four civilian deaths and 90 injuries. Following the violence, authorities imposed curfew-like restrictions, suspended mobile Internet, and arrested over 70 people, including LAB leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was booked under the National Security Act (NSA).

The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been leading agitations since 2021 for various demands, including statehood for Ladakh, inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule, formation of the Ladakh Public Service Commission, and two parliamentary seats for Ladakh. These bodies represent a mix of socio-political and religious groups from Leh and Kargil.