Activist Sonam Wangchuk has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people during the Leh protest, saying that he is prepared to remain in jail until the demand is fulfilled.

Sajjad Kargili, leader of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), posted on X that Wangchuk’s message was conveyed through his brother, Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, and advocate Mustafa Haji, who met him at Jodhpur Central Jail on October 4.

In his message, Wangchuk said he is “doing well, both physically and mentally” and thanked everyone for their concern and prayers. He expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

He reaffirmed his support for the Apex Body and the KDA in their demand for Sixth Schedule status and statehood for

See Full Page