India, Sept. 25 -- Ladakh's simmering demand for statehood spiralled into violence on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and over 60 injured, including 30 security personnel.

The day of unrest, described as the worst in recent memory in the region, saw widespread clashes, arson, and attacks on public property. Protesters vandalised and set fire to the BJP office in Leh, along with several vehicles, as the statehood agitation turned violent.

By evening, prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced the end of his two-week hunger strike in support of statehood and the extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.

Shops and businesses remained shut through the morning as Leh observed a complete bandh, before the agitation des...