Leh, Sep 24: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday blamed “vested interests” for the violence that led to the death of four people in the Union Territory, as he announced a curfew to prevent more bloodshed and vowed action against the guilty.

“A curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure. People have lost their lives here, and I express my condolences to their families. All necessary measures will be taken to prevent more casualties,” Gupta said, addressing the people of Ladakh.

Gupta termed that day’s events heart-wrenching.

He said what happened today was not spontaneous and was the result of a conspiracy. “We will not spare those people who have spoiled the atmosphere here.”

“For the past few days, a hunger strike has been going on in Ladakh. And we know that the hu

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