Summary
Indian police arrested Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk for allegedly encouraging protests that turned violent, resulting in deaths and injuries. The protests were led by young people demanding statehood and rights for local communities. Authorities imposed curfews and communication restrictions as tensions rose in the region.
Key Facts
- Indian police arrested Sonam Wangchuk after accusing him of provoking violent protests in Ladakh.
- Four people died and dozens were injured in these protests.
- The protests in Leh targeted the regional office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party.
- Activists are demanding statehood and constitutional protections for Indigenous communities in Ladakh.
- Leh, the main city in Ladakh, faced significant unrest with vehicles set on fire.
- The government imposed a curfew and shut down mobile internet in affected areas.
- Ladakh has been under central government control since 2019, which has fueled local discontent.
- Wangchuk denies the allegations and calls the violence a result of local resentment.
