Ladakh Crisis Deepens: Leh Apex Body Suspends Talks Following Wangchuk's Arrest and Protest Deaths

Sep 29, 2025 11:32 pm CST

The Leh Apex Body has withdrawn from government negotiations following Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the National Security Act and the killing of four protesters. The alliance demands a judicial inquiry and case withdrawals before resuming dialogue on Ladakh's statehood and constitutional protections, while authorities allege Pakistani connections in the ongoing investigation.