Ladakh leaders voice concerns at JNU event
New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Leaders from Ladakh voiced anguish on Friday over the September 24 violence in Leh, saying the region was still reeling and had been denied the space to grieve. Speaking at a discussion titled "Ladakh Crisis: The Battle of Identity" at Jawaharlal Nehru University, speakers described the deaths and injuries as a turning point in Ladakh's struggle for statehood and autonomy.
"We did not get a chance to process our grief," said Mustafa Haji, legal advisor to Apex Body Leh, who was present during the protest that spiralled into chaos.
On September 24, a march demanding statehood in Leh turned violent, leading to police firing that killed four people and injured dozens.
Haji recalled the panic inside Leh's hospitals. "Doctor...
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