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Leh, Ladakh: A day of violence marred what had been two weeks of peaceful protests in Leh, Ladakh, as demands for statehood and greater local autonomy escalated into clashes between protesters and security forces on September 24. At least four people were killed and over 70 injured during the unrest, prompting a curfew and strict assembly restrictions in the largest town of the Union Territory.

The protests, led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike since September 10, initially focused on securing statehood for Ladakh, constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, and addressing long-standing issues such as unemployment, land rights, and protection of the fragile local ecosystem. Wang

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