Four people killed as violence erupts in Leh, Ladakh

Four people lost their lives when violence broke out in Leh, the principal town of the union territory of Ladakh, on 24 September 2025. The deaths marked one of the most serious outbreaks of civil unrest the region had witnessed in recent times.

The incident drew immediate attention to the fragile security situation in Ladakh, a strategically sensitive territory bordering both Pakistan and China. Authorities moved to restore order in the aftermath of the bloodshed.

The full circumstances surrounding the violence, including its causes and whether any arrests were made, remained under investigation as officials sought to establish calm across the affected area.