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The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh held a high-level security review with the heads of the Northern Command and Fire & Fury Corps. This meeting comes amidst significant unrest, including violent protests demanding constitutional safeguards for the region. Police have made numerous arrests, most notably climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been detained under the National Security Act. Authorities are investigating alleged connections between Wangchuk and individuals in Pakistan, adding a serious dimension to the ongoing situation.

Key Points: Ladakh LG Reviews Security with Army Chiefs Amid Wangchuk Arrest

  • Ladakh LG met with top Army commanders to review regional security and emerging developments
  • Police arrested 44 people following violent protests in Leh over Sixth Schedule demands
  • Activist Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA, accused of inciting violence and having Pakistan links
  • DGP alleged a Pakistan PIO was arrested who was in touch with Wangchuk, raising security concerns
  • Protests turned violent on September 24, resulting in the BJP office being set on fire
  • The unrest is linked to demands for Ladakh's inclusion in the Constitution's Sixth Schedule
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Ladakh LG reviews security situation with Northern Command Chief, Fire & Fury Corps GOC

LG Kavinder Gupta meets Northern Command and Fire & Fury Corps chiefs as police arrest 44, including activist Sonam Wangchuk under NSA for alleged Pakistan links.

"We have arrested 44 people so far... Sonam Wangchuk, the main player, has been sent out under NSA charges. - DGP SD Singh Jamwal"

Leh, September 27

Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta was called on by Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command and Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Fire & Fury Corps, who briefed him about the prevailing law and order situation in the region.

In a post on X, the office of the LG said, "Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, GOC-in-C Northern Command, accompanied by Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla, GOC Fire & Fury Corps, called on LG Shri @KavinderGupta at Raj Niwas and briefed him on the security situation and emerging developments in the region."

https://x.com/lg_ladakh/status/1971886615514829261

Recently, the region has witnessed violent protests where activists held agitation for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which relates to the administration of tribal areas and advocates for the creation of autonomous district councils.

As of now, a total of 44 people have been arrested in connection with the September 24 violence in Leh, including activist Sonam Wangchuk, said Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, earlier today.

Addressing a press conference in Leh, DGP Jamwal said that the police have nabbed the main orchestrators of the violence, including activist Sonam Wangchuk.

He said, "We have arrested 44 people so far...The main ring leaders have been nabbed. Sonam Wangchuk, the main player, has been sent out under NSA charges."

The official has alleged activist Sonam Wangchuk's connection with Pakistan and raised questions over his visits to the neighbouring countries.

He said that the police arrested a Pakistan PIO, who was in touch with Wangchuk.

He said, "We arrested a Pakistan PIO in the recent past who was reporting back across. We have a record of this. He (Sonam Wanghchuk) had attended a Dawn event in Pakistan. He also visited Bangladesh. So, there is a big question mark on him...Investigation is being done."

Sonam Wangchuk has been lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail following his detention under the provisions of the National Security Act (NSA), officials said. He was taken to Jodhpur Central Jail last night after his arrest in Ladakh yesterday.

Wangchuk's arrest comes amid chaos over the recent protests in Leh. The protests turned violent in Leh on September 24, following which the BJP office in the area was set on fire.

Two days after the death of four people amid firing by police during violent protests in the Union Territory, Wangchuk was detained under the provisions of the NSA. The climate activist has been accused of "inciting violence".

Wangchuk was on a hunger strike, which ended right after the violence unfolded.

- ANI

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Priya S
Very concerning about Sonam Wangchuk's alleged Pakistan connections. If true, this is serious national security matter. But investigation should be fair and transparent.
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Arjun K
The Sixth Schedule demand is genuine for tribal rights, but violence is never the solution. Both sides need to find peaceful dialogue. Sad that people lost lives in protests.
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Sarah B
As someone following Ladakh developments, I hope the authorities address the underlying grievances while maintaining law and order. The region's strategic importance cannot be ignored.
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Vikram M
NSA charges are serious. If Wangchuk indeed has foreign connections that threaten national security, strict action is justified. But evidence must be solid. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The government should listen to Ladakhi people's demands respectfully. Forceful measures might escalate tensions. Dialogue is the only way forward for lasting peace.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how India handles regional autonomy demands while maintaining national integrity. The security briefing shows government is taking this seriously.
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