Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:14am on 25 Sep 2025,Thursday India
On September 24, 2025, violent protests broke out in Leh, Ladakh, demanding full statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. The unrest resulted in at least four deaths and over 100 injuries, including 60–70 police personnel. Protesters engaged in arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism, targeting BJP offices and police vehicles. The Union Home Ministry attributed the violence to "provocative statements" by activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike since September 10. The BJP further alleged that Congress was behind the unrest, citing the involvement of Congress councillor Stanzin Tsepang in inciting violence. Wangchuk condemned the violence but emphasized that it stemmed from years of unmet demands and rising youth frustration. He called for a meeting with the Centre before October 6 to address the issues.
