Ladakh violence
Ladakh Government Announces Protection Measures for Land and Jobs Amid Unrest Following September Violence
Oct 05, 2025 02:43 am CST
Following recent unrest in Ladakh, the government has announced significant confidence-building measures including protection of land, jobs, and demographic character while expressing readiness for dialogue. Officials attributed the September 24 violence to activist Sonam Wangchuk while confirming the release of detained protesters. The situation highlights ongoing tensions since Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019, with residents demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards.
Ladakh Curfew Relaxed After Week-Long Restrictions: Markets Reopen as Tensions Ease
Sep 30, 2025 08:03 pm CST
Authorities in Ladakh have relaxed curfew for seven hours in Leh town following violent protests that resulted in four deaths. As markets gradually reopen, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta calls for peace while the BJP demands investigation into the incidents and release of innocent detainees. Mobile internet remains suspended as officials monitor the situation carefully in the region where residents are protesting for statehood and Sixth Schedule extension.
Former BJP MP Demands Judicial Investigation Into Deadly Ladakh Protests
Sep 27, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Former BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has called for an impartial judicial probe into the killing of four protesters in Ladakh during security forces' firing. The incident occurred when demonstrations demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent, with authorities later arresting activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Namgyal's letter to the Lieutenant Governor emphasizes that security forces could have handled the situation with greater patience.
Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: Leaders Demand Judicial Probe After Police Firing Claims Four Lives
Sep 27, 2025 01:58 am CST
Tensions escalate in Ladakh as four protesters were killed in police firing during statehood demonstrations, prompting local leaders to demand a judicial investigation. The violence erupted during a shutdown called by the Leh Apex Body, with protesters setting fire to government buildings as activist Sonam Wangchuk remains detained under the National Security Act. Officials and community representatives clash over responsibility, with locals rejecting claims of outside interference and calling for accountability.
Congress Denies BJP Allegations: Misidentification in Ladakh Violence Sparks Political Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 04:12 pm CST
Congress party has challenged BJP's claims regarding the identity of a man in Ladakh violence footage, stating he is not Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag. This dispute emerges amid broader tensions following protests led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk that resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries. Congress has announced legal action against those spreading what they call misinformation about their party member's involvement.
Farooq Abdullah Warns Against Force in Ladakh Following Violent Protests: Calls for Dialogue Over Suppression
Sep 25, 2025 08:44 pm CST
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has cautioned the central government against using force in Ladakh following recent violence that left four dead and 90 injured. The former J&K chief minister attributed the unrest to broken promises after Article 370's abrogation and rejected claims that Congress or activist Sonam Wangchuk instigated the violence, instead urging the government to address underlying issues through dialogue rather than suppression.
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.
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.
Ladakh Violence: 4 Dead, 80 Injured, Centre Says Situation Under Control
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 am CST
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday said that the situation in Ladakh is under control and that there have been no incidents of violence since 4 pm.
"They Feel Betrayed, Angry": Omar Abdullah On Ladakh Violence
Sep 25, 2025 01:08 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the situation in Leh town should be an eye-opener on how people of Jammu and Kashmir feel about the denial of statehood, even though Ladakh had not been promised one.