Security tight after deadly Ladakh autonomy protests in India  | International

LEH, India, Sept 25, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Indian police patrolled the northerncity of Leh on Thursday, a day after protests demanding greater autonomy forthe Himalayan territory of Ladakh turned deadly when security forces openedfire. At least five people were killed and about 100 wounded, including 30 policeofficers. The city -- usually bustling with tourists -- appeared deserted, with mostmain roads blocked by coils of razor wire and guarded by police in riot gear,an AFP reporter said. A doctor at Leh's SNM Hospital said they had treated about 100 injured peoplesince Wednesday, some of them police. "We have operated upon six injured people, three of them had bullet injuriesand others internal bleeding in the chest and broken ribs," said the doctor,who...