Overview

• At least five protesters were reported killed and about 100 people injured after clashes in the city, according to police and hospital accounts.
• Authorities imposed a curfew in parts of Leh and banned gatherings of four or more as security forces patrolled largely deserted streets.
• Police said they used batons and tear gas before opening fire in "legitimate defence," a stance echoed by the Home Affairs Ministry.
• Protesters injured more than 30 officers and set ablaze the local BJP office and a police vehicle, officials said.
• Doctors at Leh's main hospital reported six surgeries, including for three gunshot wounds, as treatment continued for dozens of injured.