The ongoing protest movement in Ladakh , driven by demands for statehood and constitutional safeguards, has escalated into a major security concern for central intelligence agencies. According to an intel note accessed by CNN-News18, agencies are worried that prolonged unrest in the strategically vital region could lead to radicalisation and severe economic disruption, particularly to the lucrative tourism sector.

The protests, which have now entered their third week, are led by the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance. The movement is demanding full statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, a provision that protects the land rights and identity of tribal populations. The situation has intensified with activists staging hunger s

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