Four Killed in Ladakh Clashes as Protesters Demand Statehood

Indian security forces have imposed a curfew in Leh, the capital of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, after at least four people were killed in violent clashes between police and protesters demanding statehood for the federal territory.

Dozens were also injured, and an office of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was set on fire in the unrest.

The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, who’s been leading protests, for stirring up violence.