Leh, Sep 26, 2025

Three days after unruly protests broke out in Leh town of Ladakh UT, police on Friday arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk for inciting violence.

The Leh Police have confirmed that Sonam Wangchuk, against whom multiple FIRs were lodged by police for inciting protesters to violence on September 24, was arrested on Friday.

Wangchuk had started a fast on September 10 with others in Leh town demanding inclusion of the region in the 6th schedule, grant of statehood and protection for the fragile ecosystem of the Ladakh region.

Interestingly, Sonam Wangchuk broke his fast on September 24 when massive violence started in the town.

On September 24, the violence broke out in Leh town when unruly mobs resorted to stone pelting at the security forces, torched a CRPF vehicle

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