Hours after the violent protests erupted in Leh, activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, which he had undertaken to demand statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh, on its 15th day. Condemning the violence, he appealed to the youth to refrain from destructive actions, warning that such violence undermines his five-year-long struggle.

At least four people lost their lives and over 70 were injured on Wednesday after police opened fire and deployed teargas to control students and youth who set ablaze the BJP office and vehicles in Leh, after their statehood protest turned violent. Authorities have imposed a curfew across the Leh district to prevent further unrest.

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In a video posted on X, he said, “On the 15th day of our strike, I am pained to say that several inci

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