NEW DELHI: The Centre claimed that “certain politically motivated individuals, who were not happy with progress made under talks with the High Powered Committee (HPC),” were behind the violence that took place in Ladakh on Wednesday.

The violence happened during a protest in support of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for the past fortnight demanding statehood and 6th schedule status for Ladakh.

The Centre also said it was clear that the mob was incited by “Shri Sonam Wangchuk through his provocative statements”.

In an official statement the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said, “A hunger strike was started by Shri Sonam Wangchuk on 10-09-2025 stating the demand of 6th schedule and statehood for Ladakh. It is well known that the Government of India h

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