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Four Dead in Ladakh Protests as Tensions Escalate
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Protests in Ladakh, India on September 24 left four dead after police fired on demonstrators.
- The unrest stemmed from demands for autonomy and unfulfilled promises since Ladakh's 2019 status change.
- Sonam Wangchuk led the protests but was arrested under the National Security Act, raising tensions.
- A curfew and internet suspension followed, with calls for a judicial inquiry into police actions.
