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Ladakh Protests: Four Dead, 70 Injured Amid Unrest

9/26/2025

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Summary

Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

Four deaths and over 70 injuries followed Ladakh protests on Sept 24, 2025, amid demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections.
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike sparked unrest; protesters clashed with police and burned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office.
The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance united in demands, curfews were imposed as talks set for October 6, 2025.

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Wangchuk Under Investigation

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probes Sonam Wangchuk for alleged Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act violations tied to Leh protests on Sept 24, 2025.
Government says Wangchuk incited violence via Arab Spring and Gen Z rhetoric, sparking the BJP office fire and clashes.
Leh curfew persists as the committee meets Oct 6 to discuss statehood demands, with the BJP blaming Congress.

History

Historical Context

The demand for statehood in Ladakh reflects historical tensions stemming from the 1956 State Reorganization Act, which reorganized Indian states. Since the 2019 reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir, local groups like the Leh Apex Body have sought greater autonomy. Recent protests, sparked by Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, echo the 1989 Kashmir protests, highlighting ongoing struggles for local governance and representation.

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Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

Four deaths and over 70 injuries followed Ladakh protests on Sept 24, 2025, amid demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections.
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike sparked unrest; protesters clashed with police and burned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office.
The Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance united in demands, curfews were imposed as talks set for October 6, 2025.

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