Curfew imposed in Leh after Indian firing kills 4, many wounded
LEH ( WEB NEWS )
Authorities imposed curfew in Ladakh region of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir after Indian forces opened fire on demonstrators, killing at least four people and injuring as many as 100.
At least 50 people have been detained by police and paramilitary forces. The protesters are demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh region in the Sixth Schedule
According to media reports, a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) had descended into violence, arson and street clashes. Strict prohibitory restrictions banning assembly of five or more persons have been placed in other major towns as well, including Kargil.
Heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel in riot gear was made in Kargil, Zanskar, Nubra, Padam, Changtang, Drass and Lamayuru.