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On Wednesday, violent protests demanding full statehood erupted in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Four people were killed and over 90 injured. Protesting students pelted police with stones and set a CRPF vehicle and a BJP office on fire. The Home Ministry held Sonam Wangchuk responsible for the protests. The administration imposed Section 163 of the BNS (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to restore peace in the area. Schools have been closed for the next two days. A curfew is currently in place in the entire area.
In light of the situation, a Home Ministry team has arrived in Leh to assess the situation. The team has summoned representatives from the Leh Apex Body, the Kargil Democratic Alliance, and the local MP to Delhi for a meeting on September 27-28.
Demands related to local interests will be discussed with these leaders. Meanwhile, over 50 people have been detained to control the situation in Leh. Following the violence, the District Magistrate has prohibited any procession, rally, or march without permission. Gatherings of five or more people have also been banned.
Curfew extended for another day
Peace prevailed in the Union Territory of Ladakh on Thursday, with police and paramilitary forces strictly enforcing the curfew in Leh city. The curfew was extended for another day on Thursday evening. Violence erupted on Wednesday during protests demanding statehood, leaving four people dead and 90 others injured. More than 50 people have been detained following the violence.
Schools and colleges to remain closed for the next two days
In light of the current situation in Leh and Ladakh, Leh District Magistrate Romil Singh Donak has ordered the closure of all government and private schools, colleges, and other educational institutions for two days, starting Friday. The District Magistrate stated that Anganwadi centers will also remain closed. The administration has taken this decision to maintain peace and order.
Wangchuk held responsible for violence
The Home Ministry has held Sonam Wangchuk responsible for the violence in Leh and Ladakh. The ministry stated that he was responsible for the situation in the entire region.
On the other hand, Wangchuk said regarding the violence, “This is the saddest day for Ladakh. The path we have been following for the last five years has been peaceful.” He appealed to the youth to “immediately stop the violence as it harms our movement.” Regarding the allegations against him, Wangchuk said that he was being made a scapegoat.
CBI begins investigation against Wangchuk
The central government has now begun taking action, holding Wangchuk responsible for the violence. The CBI has initiated an investigation into Wangchuk’s NGO, the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL), in connection with a foreign funding case. The government has revoked his NGO’s foreign funding license. The CBI team is examining the NGO’s accounts and records.
Regarding the CBI investigation, Wangchuk said that 10 days ago, a CBI team came to him with an order from the Home Ministry, stating that both his organizations had not obtained the necessary approvals to accept foreign donations.
