In a continued effort to support families affected by the violence in Ladakh on September 24, 2025, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on September 13 sanctioned compensation of ₹15 lakh each to the next of kin of the four persons who lost their lives in the incident.

An ex-gratia assistance of ₹3 lakh has also been approved for persons who sustained major injuries, while those with minor injuries will receive ₹1 lakh each.

The total financial commitment of the UT Administration under the approved compensation package amounts to ₹1.52 crore. This includes ₹60 lakh for the four deceased, ₹72 lakh for 24 persons who sustained major injuries, and ₹20 lakh for 20 persons with minor injuries.

The incident resulted in the loss of four lives, while 43 civilians sustained major or minor injuries. As the UT of Ladakh did not have a general policy prescribing compensation for deaths or injuries arising from incidents of public unrest or rioting, the Administration examined the matter with a view to providing appropriate humanitarian assistance to the affected families and individuals.

After taking over as Lieutenant Governor in March this year, L-G Saxena accorded priority to the matter and worked towards finalising an appropriate compensation package for the affected families and injured persons.

The compensation is intended as a measure of support and solidarity with the affected families and individuals.

The Lieutenant Governor expressed his gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his sensitive and humanitarian approach and for standing in solidarity with the victims and their families.

“While no compensation amount can replace a life lost or erase the pain endured, the Ladakh Administration firmly stands beside every affected family in their journey towards healing and overcoming the grief,” said L-G Saxena.