'My husband is no threat', says Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo in letter to President Murmu; asks for his 'unconditional release'

Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

The Leh Police arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday after days of violent protests rocked Ladakh, leaving 4 people dead and over 70 injured. Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the protestors demanding statehood for the Union Territory

Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

Ladakh’s tribal population fears losing land, jobs, and identity after the region became a Union Territory in 2019. The Sixth Schedule is seen as a legal guarantee to safeguard their rights against outside settlers and investors.

What is 'Sixth Schedule'? Why Ladakh protesters want it and what it means

Violent protests in Leh left 4 dead and over 70 injured after a hunger strike escalated. Protesters demand statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, and more. Sonam Wangchuk urged peace, while the L-G condemned the violence and promised to address genuine demands in upcoming talks.

Ladakh protest kills 4, Sonam Wangchuk calls off hunger strike - What are the key demands of protesters?

Protest in Ladakh clashed with police officials and set BJP headquarters in Leh on fire. After the protests turned violent, Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike and appealed to Gen Z protesters not to resort to violence

Clashes with police, stone pelting, fire at BJP office and 4 dead: Why is Gen Z protesting in Ladakh?