Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- To restart talks between Centre, Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, the Ladakh leaders say judicial probe into killings of four people is mandatory.

Both LAB and KDA refused to hold talks with the centre which were scheduled for October 6 in New Delhi. The leaders say besides judicial probe into killings of four people in Leh, the grant of statehood and sixth schedule are their main demands.

The government has dropped hints that a judicial probe could be announced which could pave the way for the restart of talks between the Leh Apex Body, Kargil Democratic Alliance and Centre.

Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorjey said that they have been assured that a judicial probe will be announced by the governme...