Kargil Bar suspends judicial work on second day in protest over Leh killings
Leh: The Bar Association, Kargil, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, suspended all judicial work on the second day as a mark of protest over the killing of four civilians in police firing during protests in Leh on September 24.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Bar has announced suspension of all judicial work for six days as a mark of protest.
The association also pledged free legal assistance to victims of the violence and called upon the Ladakh administration to order a judicial probe.
In a solidarity message, the association expressed its deepest condolences to the “martyrs who laid down their lives while striving for the rights of the people of Ladakh.” The message, signed by the association’s president, said lawyers across Kargil will refrain from all judicial duties until October 6.
“The Bar Association, Kargil, strongly urges the authorities to ensure a free, fair, and impartial judicial inquiry into the matter so that justice is served and accountability is upheld,” it added.
The association underscored its commitment to extend free legal aid to any victim of the September 24 incident.
