Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Sonam Wangchuk Arrested; Internet Suspended Amid Protests in Leh
People in Ladakh want more rights, and a climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk was arrested.
Following the arrest, the government shut down the internet in Leh.
The arrest came two days after violence during protests.
Wangchuk had been fasting to get Ladakh special status.
Another political group, AAP, is holding a candlelight vigil to protest the arrest.
The government has not stated why the internet was shut down.
This means people in Leh can't use the internet.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested.
Internet services suspended in Leh following arrest.
Arrest made after violent protests.
Protests linked to demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule.
AAP organizing a candlelight vigil to protest arrest.
- Who
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, protesters, AAP
- What
- Arrest, internet suspension, and protests
- When
- Wangchuk arrested Friday, protests two days prior
- Where
- Leh, Ladakh, Delhi (Jantar Mantar)
- Why
- Demands for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule status
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)/Pro-Statehood Activists
Government/Ladakh Administration
Wangchuk's Arrest
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)/Pro-Statehood Activists
Protest the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk.
Government/Ladakh Administration
No immediate official response from the government.
Internet Suspension
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)/Pro-Statehood Activists
Likely disapproving of the government action.
Government/Ladakh Administration
No immediate official response from the government.
- Incident
- Violent protests in Ladakh; four deaths, over 90 injured
- Arrest
- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA
- Internet
- Suspended in Leh following arrest
- Protest Cause
- Demand for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion
- Protest Action
- Candlelight vigil organized by AAP
Sources
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