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Leh Restores Internet as Peace Talks Advance After Violence

10/10/2025

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The Leh administration restored mobile Internet services after peace talks following violent incidents on September 24, 2023, that resulted in four deaths.
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal led the meeting with community leaders, stressing the importance of normalcy and addressing demands for a judicial inquiry into police actions.
Various religious and political leaders condemned media portrayals of Ladakhis and called for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections.
Schools and markets are reopening, but the Ladakh Apex Body demands their conditions be met before resuming talks with the Centre.
A new order has been issued to prohibit the spread of misinformation on social media.

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The Leh administration restored mobile Internet services after peace talks following violent incidents on September 24, 2023, that resulted in four deaths.
Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal led the meeting with community leaders, stressing the importance of normalcy and addressing demands for a judicial inquiry into police actions.
Various religious and political leaders condemned media portrayals of Ladakhis and called for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections.
Schools and markets are reopening, but the Ladakh Apex Body demands their conditions be met before resuming talks with the Centre.
A new order has been issued to prohibit the spread of misinformation on social media.