Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested amid Ladakh statehood stir

Babushahi Bureau

Leh, September 26, 2025: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been leading an agitation demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, was arrested by the police on Friday.

Officials confirmed that a team headed by Ladakh DGP S.D. Jamwal arrested Wangchuk from Leh. Sources said he was scheduled to address a press conference after 2 p.m. but was denied permission before being taken into custody.

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