Streets of Leh turned tense this morning as the Ladakh statehood protest turned violent. Protesters demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with police, pelting stones and torching a police vehicle. Officers deployed tear gas and used batons to control the unrest, marking the first significant outbreak of violence in the movement.
#WATCH | Leh, Ladakh: A massive protest by the people of Ladakh demanding statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule turned into clashes with police in Leh. pic.twitter.com/VM3ICMkl4K
— ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2025
Ladakh Statehood Protest Turns Violent
The incident occurred just days before the discussions with the Centre scheduled for October 6. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike as locals push for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. The growing demand for Ladakh statehood reflects anger over direct central rule and concerns about protecting the region’s land, culture, and resources.
Leh earlier today after protestors turned violent. pic.twitter.com/x3SnFyIYYM
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 24, 2025
VIDEO | Leh, Ladakh: Police fired teargas shells and resorted to baton charge after a group of youths allegedly turned violent and pelted stones amid a massive protest and shutdown.
The protest was held in support of the demand to advance the proposed talks with the Centre on… pic.twitter.com/ebFGf8AeBO
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 24, 2025
