Leh: The Union Territory administration of Ladakh has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the serious law-and-order situation that erupted in Leh on September 24 and the police action which led to the death of four individuals.
According to an official order issued by the District Magistrate, Leh, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nubra, Mukul Beniwal (IAS), has been designated as the inquiry officer to conduct the probe.
The inquiry will ascertain the detailed facts and circumstances that led to the clashes, the subsequent police action, and the deaths of four civilians.
The deceased have been identified as Jigmet Dorjey, son of Yountan Chospel, resident of Kharnak; Rinchen Dadul, son of Tsering Morup, resident of Hanu; Stanzin Namgail, son of Nawang Zotpa, resident of Igoo; and Tsewang Tharchin, son of Stanzin Namgyal, resident of Skurbuchan.
The inquiry officer has been tasked with submitting a comprehensive report within four weeks.
To ensure transparency, the officer has invited any person having information about the incident to present oral or written statements or provide material evidence such as photographs or video recordings.
For this purpose, hearings will be conducted from October 4 to October 18, between 10 am and 5 pm, at the DC Office Conference Hall, Leh, and also at the office of the inquiry officer. Citizens willing to depose have been asked to appear during this period.
The administration has appealed to the general public to extend cooperation in the matter, stressing that a fair and transparent inquiry is in the interest of justice.
