Violent demonstrations erupted across Leh on Wednesday, resulting in four deaths and over forty injuries during confrontations with security personnel. Protesters destroyed vehicles, set fire to the BJP regional headquarters, and caused extensive damage to the Leh Hill Council building along with multiple government facilities. The BJP leadership expressed sorrow over the incident and announced plans for a comprehensive investigation into those responsible. Congress officials criticized the ruling party for neglecting Ladakh residents' legitimate demands for statehood and special constitutional status.
The opposition party accused the government of deflecting responsibility by labeling peaceful movements as foreign conspiracies rather than addressing core issues. Authorities implemented citywide curfew measures following the destruction of police vehicles and private property. The Home Ministry attributed the violence to hunger strike participants led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other regional leaders.
The opposition party accused the government of deflecting responsibility by labeling peaceful movements as foreign conspiracies rather than addressing core issues. Authorities implemented citywide curfew measures following the destruction of police vehicles and private property. The Home Ministry attributed the violence to hunger strike participants led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and other regional leaders.
