Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 24 Sep 2025,Wednesday India
Gen Z protesters brought Leh, Ladakh to a standstill as violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body’s youth wing. Four people were killed and 45 injured, including 22 police personnel. Angry youth torched the BJP office, a police van, and several vehicles, while clashing with security forces. Police responded with teargas and firing to control the mob. The protest was held to demand statehood for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule status. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike, appealed for calm, urging youth to stop violence. Talks with the Centre are scheduled for October 6. (PC: New Indian Express)
