Srinagar: Leh district of Ladakh Union Territory witnessed violent protests on Wednesday after the health condition of Sonam Wangchuk's two supporters deteriorated during his ongoing hunger strike demanding statehood for the cold desert region and constitutional safeguards.

Wangchuk, the renowned climate activist and educator, has been on a 35-day fast pressing for full-fledged statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to safeguard land, jobs, and cultural identity. His protest has reignited long-standing concerns over Ladakh’s political future.

Reports and videos circulating on social media showed hundreds of youths pouring onto the streets of Leh on Wednesday morning, accusing the Central government of “denying Ladakh its rights.” In several cl

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