Unrest at Ladakh

Gen Z participants, youth activists and students set up a massive protest in September 24 at Leh, Ladakh which led to violent clashes with the police that left four protestors dead. It has been claimed by activists that instead of handling the protests peacefully, the protestors were shot. The principal demands were full Statehood for Ladakh, extension of the sixth schedule, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil and jobs for local communities. All valid wants. The situation has worsened with the alleged wrongful detention of Sonam Wangchuk, climate activist and educator who has been now accused of going to Pakistan. Gitanjali, Sonam's wife claims that Sonam and she were invited to a conference on Climate Change in Pakistan organized by the United Nations and Dawn Media where Sonam praised PM Modi for his initiatives on climate action like Simply Life. This fact should be cross-checked by the authorities and the truth brought to light. Initiating misplaced propagandas would aggravate the volatile situation. Leaders in Delhi should show sensitivity on this issue and address the genuine grievances of Ladakh.

Date of Update: 30-Sep-25