Sonam Wangchuk
Ladakh Crackdown: 50 Arrested After Violent Protests Over Statehood Demands
Sep 25, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Following violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and constitutional protections, authorities have conducted pre-dawn raids resulting in approximately 50 arrests. The unrest, allegedly incited by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, left four dead and 90 injured after protesters burned down the BJP office and Ladakh Hill Council Secretariat. Central government officials have blamed Wangchuk's provocative speeches referencing Nepal's Gen Z protests, while local leaders claim Home Minister Amit Shah rejected their fundamental demands for greater autonomy.
Congress Leader Charged Over Ladakh Violence, BJP Claims He Was Part Of Mob
Sep 25, 2025 01:33 pm CST
Congress Councilor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag has been charged over the massive violence in Ladakh yesterday, for which the government has blamed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his provocative speeches.
"Mob Tried To Burn CRPF Personnel": Ladakh Lt Governor Declares Curfew In Leh
Sep 25, 2025 01:22 am CST
Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said curfew has been imposed across the Leh district of the Union Territory after violent clashes in the cold desert that has left four people dead and scores injured.
'Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Remarks Provoked Mob': Centre On Ladakh Violence
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
The government blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk for clashes in Ladakh today that killed four and injured many others.
Ladakh's Big Statehood Movement. What Is It, What Do Protesters Want?
Sep 24, 2025 11:28 pm CST
In August 2019 the government passed a law stripping Jammu and Kashmir of special status under Article 370. J&K was split into two union territories, one of which was Ladakh that is today fighting for separate statehood.
As Ladakh Erupts, Sonam Wangchuk's Appeal For Peace
Sep 24, 2025 09:55 pm CST
Shortly after a protest to demand statehood for Ladakh turned violent in Leh, activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his fast and said his "message of peaceful path failed"
4 Killed, Many Injured In Clashes In Ladakh During Statehood Protests: Report
Sep 24, 2025 09:08 pm CST
Four people were killed and many injured in intense clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town of Ladakh on Wednesday, reported news agency Press Trust of India, quoting un-named officials.
During Hunger Strike In Ladakh, A Birthday Wish For PM Modi
Sep 17, 2025 11:29 pm CST
It was an unusual birthday greeting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ladakh. More than 500 people, currently on a hunger strike, marked his 75th birthday on Tuesday with collective prayers and wishes for his well-being.