Ladakh Unrest: LG Imposes Curfew in Leh After Violent Statehood Protests

Ladakh Unrest: Amid the rising unrest, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta has imposed curfew in the Union Territory. It is to be noted that due to the rising unrest in the Ladakh, the Lt Governor blamed "vested interests" for the ongoing violence that resulted into the death of four people in the Union Territory. 

Curfew imposed as a precautionary measure

In his address to the people of Ladakh, he said, "A curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure. People have lost their lives here and I express my condolences to their families. All necessary measures will be taken to prevent more casualties." 

Notably, a BJP office, several cars and a police vehicle were set ablaze by the protesters. In his address, said, "We will not spare those people who have spoiled the atmosphere here." "For the past few days, a hunger strike has been going on in Ladakh. And we know that the hunger strike is a part of a democratic system. But, for the past couple of days, the way people were being incited by comparing the situation with that of Nepal and Bangladesh (uprising). Some people said they will set everything on fire and kill people … this is against democratic system," he added. 

This man rioting in Ladakh is Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag, Congress Councillor for Upper Leh Ward.

He can be clearly seen instigating the mob and participating in violence that targeted the BJP office and the Hill Council.

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This is not the tradition of Ladakh- Lt Governor

"A group of protesters after attending the discussions went around and indulged in arson and stone-pelting which is not the tradition of Ladakh. I have complete faith that the people who are behind this will be identified. They have come to spoil the peaceful atmosphere in Ladakh and they are directly responsible for all that has happened," he said.

"All our policemen were given sticks in their hands. But an attempt was made to burn the CRPF personnel sitting inside their vehicle. What kind of justice is this? Will we let our soldiers die like this?" he added. "Are there no conspirators behind this? I want to say this to the peaceful people of Ladakh. Please understand this. Some people are trying to spoil the security system of Ladakh for their petty interests," he further said.

"The way we are thinking about their future, whether through tourism, education, or health or notifying new jobs is before everyone. Some people are trying to spoil the future of youth by ensuring registration of cases against them. We need to understand this," he said.

"Let us all come together and establish a peaceful Ladakh," he said.