Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Leh Curfew Extended; Security Review Planned for Easing Restrictions
People in Leh, Ladakh, are under a curfew for five days after protests and violence.
They want their region to have more control and rights, like becoming a state.
Sadly, some people died, and others were hurt.
The government is deciding if they can ease the rules.
Mobile internet is off, and gatherings are banned.
Over 50 people have been taken into custody, including two congress councillors.
The climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has also been detained.
Curfew remains in force for the fifth consecutive day in Leh.
Lt Governor is reviewing the security situation to consider easing restrictions.
Four people died and scores were injured in the violence.
Mobile internet services are suspended.
Over 50 people were taken into custody; Sonam Wangchuk was detained.
- Who
- Protestors, authorities
- What
- Curfew and security review following protests
- When
- Fifth day of curfew as of Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh
- Why
- Following protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion
Protestors/LAB
Government
Statehood and Sixth Schedule
Protestors/LAB
Seeking statehood and inclusion in Sixth Schedule for greater autonomy.
Government
No specific stance mentioned in articles.
Curfew Enforcement
Protestors/LAB
Object to the curfew, restricting movement.
Government
Implementing the curfew to maintain order.
Detentions
Protestors/LAB
Protesting the detentions of various individuals, including leaders and councillors.
Government
Detaining individuals for alleged involvement in rioting.
- Location
- Leh, Ladakh
- Incident
- Curfew and protests
- Curfew Duration
- Fifth consecutive day
- Protest Trigger
- Demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion
- Casualties
- Four deaths, scores injured
- Detained
- Sonam Wangchuk and over 50 others