Massive protest erupts in Leh, CRPF vehicles burnt down, what exactly happened?
Huge number of students came in support to Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk whose hunger strike entered 15th day.
A massive protest by students turned into clashes between police and students in Leh. A complete shutdown is being observed against Union Government and UT administration for breaking the promises on 4 point agreement.
Huge number of students came in support to Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk whose hunger strike entered 15th day. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) had announced on Monday that its leaders would not end their hunger strike until their demands of statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule are met.
LBA had demanded an immediate meeting with the central government, warning that public patience is wearing thin.
Wangchuk, currently on a hunger strike in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory, said the protesters courageously voiced Ladakh’s concerns at the rally. Police fired teargas shells and resorted to baton charge after a group of youths allegedly turned violent and pelted stones amid a massive protest and shutdown.
The protest was held in support of the demand to advance the proposed talks with the Centre on extension of Sixth Schedule as well as statehood to Ladakh.
A fresh round of talks is scheduled between the Centre and Ladakh representatives, comprising members of Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on October 6.
What is the issue?
The LAB youth wing had given a call for protest and shutdown after two of 15 people, who were on a 35-day hunger strike since September 10, were shifted to a hospital after their condition deteriorated on Tuesday evening.
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