Sonam Wangchuk Breaks Hunger Strike After 15 Days As Protest Turns Violent In Ladakh
Sonam Wangchuk Breaks Hunger Strike After 15 Days As Protest Turns Violent In Ladakh
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday ended his 15-day hunger strike as protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution turned violent in Leh.
Hundreds of people took to the streets, with several vehicles torched and the BJP office attacked and set on fire. Flames and thick black smoke were seen rising in parts of Leh amid a complete shutdown.
Authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS, banning gatherings of five or more people to control the situation.
“I request the youth of Ladakh to stop the violence forthwith as it only causes harm to our cause and further deteriorates the situation. We do not want instability in Ladakh and the country," Wangchuk told a large gathering of supporters. Tear gas shells were heard in the background during his appeal.
Wangchuk also posted a video message on X, urging protesters to stay peaceful.
VERY SAD EVENTS IN LEHMy message of peaceful path failed today. I appeal to youth to please stop this nonsense. This only damages our cause.#LadakhAnshan pic.twitter.com/CzTNHoUkoC— Sonam Wangchuk (@Wangchuk66) September 24, 2025
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“My message of peaceful path failed today. I appeal to youth to please stop this nonsense. This only damages our cause," he wrote.
The violence followed rising tensions after two of the 15 people on a separate 35-day hunger strike were admitted to hospital on Tuesday evening due to deteriorating health. The youth wing of the Ladakh Apex Body (LAB) had called for intensified protests in response.
Source: News18
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