India, Sept. 29 -- Ladakh's tourism sector has taken a major blow following the unrest in Leh which led to the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk. The union territory saw widespread cancellations after the Pahalgam Attack in April. However, with the protests last week, stakeholders have shared that more tourists have cancelled their plans to visit Led, Ladakh.

Furthermore, the indefinite curfew imposed in Leh town on September 24, have also added to the problems as many tourists have now been left stranded.

On September 24, clashes erupted during a shutdown called by a constituent of Leh Apex Body, which had been leading an agitation for statehood and the extension of Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. As the protests escalated, at least four peo...