Smoldering Fire in the Cold Desert: As Statehood Protests Turn Deadly, Four Killed in Clashes with Police

In a dramatic escalation of unrest, Ladakh witnessed deadly clashes as protests for statehood turned violent, resulting in four civilian deaths and over 70 injuries. The violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body, with protesters setting fire to the BJP headquarters and clashing with police. The unrest highlights deep-seated frustrations over unmet demands for statehood and constitutional protections.