The central government has blamed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for the escalation of violence during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh. Authorities stated that Wangchuk’s "provocative statements" were responsible for inciting unrest, which resulted in at least four deaths and more than 60 injured, including security personnel, after demonstrators in Leh attacked political and government offices, set property ablaze, and clashed with police. Advertisement

On September 24, the unrest intensified when, according to a statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs, “a mob instigated by his provocative speeches, left the venue of the hunger strike and attacked a political party office as well as Government office of the CEC Leh".

The violence included arson against the local BJP office a

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