India, Oct. 23 -- The first formal round of talks between the leadership of Ladakh and the central government since the September 24 violence in Leh was held in New Delhi on Wednesday, but ended inconclusively. Both sides, however, described the atmosphere as cordial and confirmed that a second round is likely to take place next week or within 10 days.

The talks mark a resumption of dialogue after a temporary breakdown last month, when protests in Leh over demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent, leaving four civilians dead and around 100 others injured, including security personnel. The unrest erupted during a hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was later arrested under the National Secur...