Authorities in Ladakh imposed a curfew across Leh district on Wednesday after violent clashes over the demand for statehood left at least four people dead and nearly 70 others injured. The unrest marks one of the most serious flare-ups in the Union Territory since its creation in 2019.

Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta confirmed the imposition of curfew, calling it a precautionary step after mobs set vehicles ablaze and attacked government and political offices. He described the day’s violence as part of a larger conspiracy and said action would be taken against those responsible.

"Those who instigated protests are responsible for deaths in Ladakh today," the Lt Governor said.

According to officials, security forces opened fire after demonstrators torched vehicles and set fire to the B

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