Ladakh Statehood Demand: Clashes break out between students and police in Leh, protestors set BJP office on Fire | Watch
The protestors torched a security vehicle outside the BJP office in Leh, an official said, adding that additional forces have been deployed to restore order.
New Delhi: In a major turn of events, a group of youths allegedly turned violent and pelted stones amid a massive protest and shutdown in Ladakh. The police have reportedly fired teargas shells and resorted to baton charge. The protest was held in support of the demand to advance the proposed talks with the Centre on extension of Sixth Schedule as well as statehood to Ladakh.
The BJP Office in Leh was also set on fire during a massive protest by the people of Ladakh. A fresh round of talks is scheduled between the Centre and Ladakh representatives, comprising members of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on October 6.
Massive protest erupts in Leh, CRPF vehicles burnt down, what exactly happened?https://t.co/hC8Eo4VV81#leh pic.twitter.com/lwrZL6l7fN
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#WATCH | Leh, Ladakh: BJP Office in Leh set on fire during a massive protest by the people of Ladakh demanding statehoothe d and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule turned into clashes with Police. https://t.co/yQTyrMUK7q pic.twitter.com/x4VqkV8tdd
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The LAB youth wing had given a call for protest and shutdown after two of 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospital after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening. The hunger strike led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was also part of the ongoing agitation in the region.
The protestors torched a security vehicle outside the BJP office in Leh, an official said, adding that additional forces have been deployed to restore order.
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