New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- More than three weeks after the police firing in Leh on September 24, 2025, killing four (including Indian Army veteran Havildar Tsewang Tharchin of 3 Ladakh Scouts) and injuring 70-80, India's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced a judicial inquiry led by a retired Supreme Court judge on October 17.

Earlier on October 2, the Ladakh administration ordered a magisterial inquiry. But with the Lt Governor, Chief Secretary and DG Police (all from Jammu) total blame will likely be attributed to protestors despite the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) accusing indiscriminate firing instead of using tear gas, water cannons or rubber bullets.

Given the central government's nonchalant attitude tow...