A planned silent march, jointly called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) as part of their agitation for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the constitution, was thwarted on Saturday (October 18) as authorities imposed strict security measures and suspended mobile internet.

However, Kargil witnessed a peaceful silent march with KDA leaders condemning the restrictions in Leh. They also welcomed the announcement of a judicial probe into the September 24 firing incident that left several people dead. They also urged the government to release all detained persons including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.

The two agitating groups had called for a two-hour silent march from 10 am and three-hour blackout from 6 pm across Ladakh to express solidarity w

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