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Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said a curfew has been imposed across Leh district to prevent further bloodshed, holding vested interests accountable for the violence and loss of lives during statehood protests.
He added that those responsible for the unrest will be identified and face strict action under the law.
“The curfew has been imposed as a precautionary measure. People have lost their lives here and I express my condolences to their families. All necessary measures will be taken to prevent more casualties,” Gupta said while addressing the people of Ladakh.
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The LG said that violence in any form will not be tolerated and directed police and the district administration to identify and take strict action against all elements responsible for disturbing peace and causing damage to properties.
Violence has been orchestrated under a conspiracy to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in Ladakh, Gupta said.
He appealed to the people of Ladakh to maintain peace and harmony and not to be misled by elements attempting to disrupt social fabric and public order.
Four persons were killed and over 45 others, including 22 police personnel, were injured in intense day-long clashes betwe protesters and security personnel during a shutdown sponsored by Leh Apex Body (LAB) which has been leading an agitation for the past five years for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule.
A BJP office, a police vehicle and several cars were set ablaze by the protesters.
With inputs from agencies
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