Arrest Of Sonam Wangchuk Brings Uncertainty To Centre-Ladakh Talks On Statehood ...
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[*]Four killed and around 80 injured in Leh clashes as curfew and detentions followed violent protests.
[*]Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, casting uncertainty over talks on Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion.
[*]LAB and KDA dialogue with the Central government stalled, amid demands for increased parliamentary representation and local autonomy.
At least four people were killed and around 80 others injured in violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Leh on September 24, according to police and hospital officials. Authorities imposed a curfew across the town, while more than 48 people were detained in connection with the violence. Security forces said dozens of personnel were also hurt as protesters allegedly attacked police and ransacked government buildings, while local groups accused the forces of opening direct fire on demonstrators.
The unrest marked the deadliest outbreak of violence in Ladakh since it was carved out as a Union Territory in 2019, and came after weeks of mounting protests over statehood and constitutional safeguards. The scale of injuries, detentions, and the government’s immediate resort to curfew and large security deployment underscored the gravity of the situation in Leh.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike since September 10, was arrested two days later. According to NDTV, he was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) on allegations of inciting the protests through provocative speeches. His arrest has intensified tensions in Ladakh and cast a shadow over the scheduled talks between local leaders and the Central government.
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