Following deadly clashes during a statehood protest led by the Leh Apex Body, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced a district-wide curfew in Leh to prevent further violence. Four people were killed and over 45 injured, including 22 police personnel, as protesters clashed with security forces and torched vehicles.
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta announced plans to develop Siachen Glacier and Galwan Valley as major tourist attractions, highlighting their natural beauty and symbolic significance. The initiative aims to unlock the region's full potential following its elevation to Union Territory status in 2019.
