India, Sept. 26 -- A day after the cold desert region of Ladakh witnessed violent protests leading to the killing of four civilians and injuries to over 80 others, palpable tension prevailed even as the Union Territory administration imposed strict curfew restrictions and rounded up over 50 civilians purportedly involved in the violent protests.

In Leh, Sonam Wangchuk reacted angrily, claiming that his imprisonment could create more problems for the Government than his freedom, and called the home ministry's act of blaming him for recent violent protests in Ladakh a "scapegoat tactic".

Meanwhile, the bodies of four civilians were handed over to their families in Leh on Thursday. Senior members of the Apex Body visited the hospital and p...