Leh Witnessed the violent protests as students demanded full statehood for ladakh. According to reports, the BJP office was set on fire during the agitation. the clashes turned deadly, leaving four people dead and many other injured. In response, authorities imposed section 163 in the region, restricting atherings of five more people. Any march, rally or protest without prior permission has also been banned. the situation remains also tense as security forces have been deployed to prevent further violence. officials are closely monitoring the area to restore peace and ensure public safrty in lef after the unrest.
Lieutenant governor Kavinder Gupta’s Statement
Ladakh lieutenant governor Kavinder Gupta strongly condemned the violent incident in leh, where four people lose their lives and several other were injured. expressing deep sorrow over the tragic deaths, the LG extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery in any form is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumsances. Gupta assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible for disturing the peace and order in the region. he also appealed to the people to maintain calm and cooperate with the administration in restoring normalcy and ensuring harmony across ladakh.
What Home Ministry Said?
The Home ministry said that sonam wangchuk began his hunger strike on september 10, demanding statehood for ladakh and its includion under the sixth schedule of the constitution. in this statement the ministry highlighted that the government of india has been actively engaging with both the apex body of leh and kargil democratic alliance.
Following the Violent protests, the administration on wednesday imposed the prohibitory order under section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagraike Suraksha Sanhita BNSS in leh district of Ladakh. As per the order, gathering of five or more people have been strictly banned to maitain peace and order. leh district magistrate romil singh donk issued the directive warning that ny violation of this order would invite strict punitive action under section 223 of the BNSS. Authorities have urged citizens to adhere to the restrictions, stressing that the measures are necessary to prevent further unrest and ensure public safety in the region. District magistrate romil singh donk clarified that under section 163 of bnss, no procession, rally or march will be allowed without prior written approval from the competent authrity. he further stated that use of loudspeakers without permission is prohibited, and no individual should make the statements that may disturb the public peace.
