Security personnel stand guard during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan)
The curfew was clamped in the town on Wednesday evening after widespread violence resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to 90 others during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) to advance talks with the Centre on demand for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.
“The overall security situation remained peaceful across Ladakh.The restrictions are likely to be relaxed later in the day to allow people to buy essential commodities,” a police official said.
Leh: A stray dog roams on a deserted street during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000031A) *** Local Caption ***Leh: Security personnel stand guard during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000033A) *** Local Caption ***Leh: A stray dog roams on a deserted street during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000031A) *** Local Caption ***Leh: Security personnel patrol an area during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000035A) *** Local Caption ***Leh: Security personnel stand guard during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000036B) *** Local Caption ***
Leh: Security personnel check a vehicle during a curfew after recent protests for statehood turned violent leaving four people dead and 90 others injured, in Leh, Ladakh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI09_26_2025_000037B) *** Local Caption ***
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