Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, says she feels “almost under house arrest” as authorities push what she calls baseless narratives against her husband. Wangchuk, a leading voice in Ladakh’s statehood movement, was detained under the National Security Act for allegedly inciting protests that turned violent. He has been shifted to a jail in Rajasthan.

‘Witch-hunt’: Wangchuk’s wife denies all allegations

Curfew was partially lifted in Leh following violent protests over Ladakh’s statehood demand and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule that left four civilians dead on September 24.

The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has withdrawn from talks with the Centre, demanding a judicial probe into the killings and the unconditional release of detained protestors. Their move comes just a day after the Leh Apex Body (LAB) also announced a boycott of the upcoming October 6 dialogue with the Home Ministry.

Ladakh protests: curfew relaxes, internet remains suspended 

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk, denied allegations of Pakistan links, violence and financial misconduct, stressing his peaceful climate activism, UN-backed events, and patriotism while questioning force used against Ladakh protesters.

'Who gave CRPF right to open fire?': Sonam Wangchuk's wife rejects 'Pakistan link' charge, blames security forces for Ladakh violence

Rahul Gandhi condemned BJP and RSS for allegedly attacking Ladakhis, calling for an end to intimidation and arrests. This follows the arrest of activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose group’s FCRA licence was cancelled amid accusations of inciting violence in Ladakh protest

'Stop the killing': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP govt after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest, backs sixth schedule demand

The violence marks one of the worst episodes of unrest in Ladakh in decades, reflecting deep dissatisfaction over governance and fears of cultural and demographic marginalisation.

Ladakh violence over statehood: Why this union territory is central to India’s security and geopolitics |Explained

The core of Ladakh's grievances traces back to the 2019 scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370, which carved the region into two Union Territories and stripped away layers of autonomy

Ladakh’s Gen Z protesters urged to choose dialogue over discord in Land of Lamas’ peace chants

All the Political leadership in the Ladakh region have called for calm and peace. Although the KDA leader and former legislator, Asghar Ali Karbalai, has lashed out at the centre, saying everyone in the Kargil division wants to send a message to the Government of India that Ladakhis wouldn’t bow down to you.

Ladakh LG holds security meet as KDA slams Centre over ‘witch-hunt’ of leaders

Ladakh Protest: Violent clashes erupted in Ladakh during protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, resulting in the deaths of four protesters and injuries to many others, including police personnel. The unrest included arson attacks on political offices and vehicles, prompting a curfew in Leh. 


Ladakh Protest: 4 Killed, Many Injured in Clashes During Statehood Protests

Ladakh Protest: In Ladakh, violent statehood protests today resulted in four deaths and 70 injuries. Authorities blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, reporting that demonstrators set fire to the Hill Council Assembly hall and injured 50 security personnel in clashes, said the Leh deputy commissioner.

Ladakh Protest: Protests Over Statehood Take a Violent Turn, At Least 4 Dead

The Indian government has come down heavily on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and blamed him for the violence in the Ladakh protest. The MHA said that the demands by Ladakh protesters were already discussed and were scheduled to be discussed further on Oct 6

Indian government blames Sonam Wangchuk for violence in Ladakh protest: 'Provocative mentions of Arab Spring, Nepal GenZ protest'

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