Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) co-chairman Tsering Dorjay stated that the violent September 24 protest, which resulted in four deaths due to police firing, was a consequence of the pent-up anger of educated but unemployed youth from poor families.

Ladakh is under strict curfew following violent protests demanding statehood, resulting in four deaths and 90 injuries. Authorities have detained over 50 individuals.

Historically known for its peaceful nature, Ladakh has now become the epicenter of violent unrest, which erupted this week. The protests stem from a combination of unmet political promises, environmental concerns,

The Home Ministry has blamed Wangchuk for allegedly provoking unrest. Wangchuk has denied the allegations and said that his campaign was peaceful.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday (26 September) by the Ladakh police, days after a shutdown in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh spiraled into violence, leaving four people dead and over 70 injured, the India Today reported.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested in Leh amid curfew after violent protests; internet snapped, accusations of incitement by Home Ministry.

This was the sixth hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk in a series of peaceful protests over five years, led by the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance

At least four killed and around 80 injured in Leh clashes as curfew continues. Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest under NSA raises uncertainty over statehood and Sixth Schedule talks between LAB, KDA, and Central government.