Jammu, Oct. 9 -- In a significant development signaling a thaw in the ongoing stalemate in Ladakh, the Union Territory administration and members of the civil society of Leh on Thursday held their first meaningful meeting since the September 24 violence that claimed four civilian lives.
The meeting, held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, marked the first direct engagement between the two sides after weeks of tension and deadlock following the unprecedented clashes in Leh. The dialogue, which lasted for nearly two hours, was attended by top religious figures, senior political leaders, and key members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), who have been spearheading the region's agitation for constitutional safeguards and restoration of democra...