Leh/Srinagar, Oct 03: The Ladakh administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the killing of four civilians in Leh on September 24 during protests demanding statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Deputy Commissioner Leh issued the order on September 26, appointing Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, as inquiry officer. Beniwal has been tasked with ascertaining the circumstances that led to the protests, subsequent police action, and resultant fatalities, and has been directed to submit a report within four weeks.
According to a public notice, a copy of which has been obtained by the Kashmir News Observer, individuals possessing information or evidence regarding the incident have been asked to appear at the DC Office Conference Hall in Leh between October 4 and 18.
“Any person(s) having information about the incident or willing to provide oral evidence, written statements, or material evidence (such as photographs or video recordings) may appear before the undersigned and submit their statements/evidence,” the notice reads.
