Protest staged against arrest of Sonam Wangchuk
Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB) shut down both Kargil and Leh districts in protest against the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk and others.
Due to the strike, daily life and normality were severely affected in the entire region.
Prominent environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk had launched the ‘Delhi Chalo movement’ from Leh a month ago to advocate for sixth schedule status for Ladakh. Top Ladakhi leaders were also under the arrest.
Notable leaders like KDA Co-Chairman Asghar Ali Karbalai and Chief Executive Councilor of LAHDC Mohammad Jafar Akhun were also among those detained.
Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB) called the strike.
The government for violating the promises made to the people of Ladakh and detaining peaceful citizens.
The current agitation protests across the Ladakh region show that India’s illegal move to abrogate Article 370 and 35A not acceptabel.The people of Kashmir have rejected India’s narrative of India’s propaganda, prosperity, and better law and order since August 2019.
