Shutdown in India's Ladakh a Year After Deadly Autonomy Protests
- Residents in Ladakh staged a shutdown on Thursday to mark the one-year anniversary of the September 24, 2025, violence that left four people dead during protests for greater regional autonomy.
- Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government split Ladakh from Indian-administered Kashmir in 2019, residents have said the end of semi-autonomy stripped them of protections over land, jobs, resources and cultural identity.
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a symbolic 'padyatra' in Leh on Wednesday, where participants offered prayers and paid homage to the 'martyrs' killed during the 2025 protests.
- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals on Wednesday, aiming to foster "peace, public tranquility, and social harmony."
- While the Centre reserved 85% of jobs for locals, residents continue demanding comprehensive autonomy under the Constitution's Sixth Schedule, as negotiations with the federal home ministry have yielded limited gains.
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Sonam Wangchuk seeks Amit Shah's resignation over Leh violence, fears might be killed in 'encounter' – What we know
Addressing a gathering on the first anniversary of the September 24 violence during protests last year over demands for statehood, Wangchuk said he had received warnings regarding threats to his life and was prepared to face any outcome if it served to awaken the nation.
Leh violence: Sonam seeks Shah's resignation, fears encounter
Leh/Jammu: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday, September 24, expressed apprehension that he might be killed in an “encounter” for speaking out against the government, as he demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over last year’s violence in Leh that killed four people. Addressing a gathering on the first anniversary of the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and…
Sonam Wangchuk fears he might be killed in 'encounter'
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, holding him responsible for the deaths of four people during protests in Leh last year. Speaking on the first anniversary of the violence, Wangchuk expressed fear for his life, alleging threats, and called for the judicial inquiry report into the incident to be made public. He criticised the use of automatic weapons against protesters and questioned th…
Sonam Wangchuk fears encounter, seeks Amit Shah's resignation over Ladakh deaths
At Ladakh's violence anniversary commemoration, Sonam Wangchuk demanded Amit Shah's resignation and the inquiry report's release. He said the issue tests accountability, constitutional safeguards and Ladakh's faith in Indian democracy.
Sonam Wangchuk apprehends he might be killed in ‘encounter’ - The Tribune
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday expressed apprehension that he might be killed in an 'encounter' for speaking out against the government, as he demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over last year's violence in Leh that killed four people.
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ladakh activist and LAB member Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday (September 24, 2026) expressed fears that he could be killed in an encounter for raising his voice against the government. He demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over last year's violence in Leh. Four people were killed during a protest on September 24, 2025, demanding statehood for Ladakh and protection under the Sixth Schedule.</p> <…
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