SRINAGAR: The Ladakh government said on Saturday that the Centre “stands committed to holding a dialogue and addressing the aspirations of the people of Ladakh, especially of the younger generation, and would be keen to start the dialogue process soon”. Talks between a high-powered Union home ministry committee and Ladakhi groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), were scheduled for October 6. But after the Sept 24 incident in which security forces allegedly fired at protesters seeking Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh, killing four and injuring dozens, both groups called off the talks and demanded an inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge. “The people of Ladakh are known in the country for their peace-loving nature, their fierce patri

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