India imposes curfew in Ladakh after statehood protests turn violent

India has imposed a curfew in Ladakh after violent clashes during protests for statehood resulted in four deaths. The unrest in the mountainous desert with a Muslim-Buddhist population occurred as the region lost its semi-autonomy in 2019. Indian security forces have taken action in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, as demands for statehood and greater autonomy have gained momentum, with protesters rallying for job and land quotas. This development comes amid historic tensions in Ladakh, which shares borders with China and Pakistan, and follows recent clashes between police and protestors demanding restored statehood.