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Curfew Remains in Force for Fifth Day in Leh Town

Curfew in Leh was eased for four hours in phases with strict security after violent protests left four dead and 90 injured, officials said the situation remained peaceful.

  • Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal announced on September 27 that authorities relaxed the curfew in Leh town, Ladakh, in a phased four-hour window that passed peacefully.
  • After violent protests on September 24, 2025, the curfew was imposed following a shutdown by the Leh Apex Body that left four dead and 70 injured in Leh town, Ladakh.
  • Jamwal detailed the staggered timings from 1 PM to 3 PM and 3.30 PM to 5.30 PM, with police announcing windows over loudspeakers as shops opened and Police, CRPF and ITBP deployed in riot gear.
  • Authorities detained key figures including Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act and lodged him in Jodhpur jail, Rajasthan, while more than 50 persons were detained and two Congress councillors surrendered on Saturday.
  • On September 28, curfew remained in force while Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta prepared to meet as mobile internet services stayed suspended and prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persisted in Leh and Kargil.
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The Hans India broke the news in on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
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