The Leh violence probe received more time to record public statements after the Judicial Inquiry Commission extended its deadline by 10 days. The panel took this step because many residents still want to present their accounts and submit evidence.
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) asked the commission for additional days. According to LAB, a large number of people were waiting for their turn to speak before the inquiry team. The commission accepted this request so that every voice could be heard.
The three-member panel is led by former Supreme Court judge B.S. Chauhan. The Ministry of Home Affairs formed the commission on October 17. Its job is to find out what triggered the serious law-and-order breakdown in Leh on September 24.
The inquiry team is also reviewing the actions of the police during the incident. Four people, including a 1999 Kargil War veteran, lost their lives during the unrest. Because of the gravity of the events, the panel wants a full and fair collection of testimonies.
With the extended timeline, more citizens can share their statements. The additional days help the commission close the Leh violence probe with clarity and transparency.
