Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Claims "Conspiracy" Behind Violent Statehood Protests That Left Four Dead

Sep 25, 2025 04:33 pm CST

Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta alleges foreign involvement in Ladakh's violent protests that claimed four lives, comparing the unrest to recent political upheavals in Bangladesh and Nepal. The government blames activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence while local leaders claim security forces used excessive force. The protests reflect growing demands for statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh's land, culture, and resources.