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flag Four killed, 100 injured in violent Ladakh protests over statehood and autonomy demands on Sept. 24, 2025.

flag Violent protests in Leh, Ladakh, on September 24, 2025, left four dead and nearly 100 injured after demonstrations demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections turned confrontational. flag Clashes erupted following a shutdown called by local groups, with protesters setting fire to a BJP office and other buildings. flag Authorities imposed a curfew, detained nearly 50 people, and deployed security forces. flag Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had led a hunger strike, was accused by the government of inciting unrest, a claim he denied, while opposition parties and rights groups criticized the use of lethal force and suppression of dissent. flag The unrest reflects long-standing frustration over Ladakh’s status as a Union Territory since 2019, with residents citing unmet demands for jobs, autonomy, and self-governance despite some concessions. flag A key meeting was scheduled for October 6 to resume stalled talks.

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