Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Ladakh Protesters Freed, Calls Mount for Wangchuk's Release and Inquiry
Protesters in Ladakh, India, were arrested following a violent incident.
A court has granted bail to some of the arrested individuals.
Simultaneously, civil society groups are calling for the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained after the protests.
They are demanding a judicial inquiry into the events.
The government has ordered a less comprehensive inquiry into the violence.
Mobile internet remains suspended.
The released detainees were welcomed back with white scarves.
The next court hearing is scheduled for early October.
A Leh court granted bail to 26 protesters arrested after the September 24 violence.
Civil society groups are demanding the release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained.
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the violence, falling short of demands for a judicial probe.
Leh Bar Association president confirmed the bail and the upcoming court hearing.
Mobile Internet services remain suspended in Leh for the ninth consecutive day.
- Who
- Protesters, Sonam Wangchuk, Assam Nagarik Samaj
- What
- Protests, arrests, and calls for release
- When
- September 24 violence, court hearings on October 4
- Where
- Ladakh, Jodhpur Central Jail, Rajasthan
- Why
- Seeking statehood, Sixth Schedule Status, and protesting government actions
Protesters and Supporters
Government/Authorities
Level of Inquiry
Protesters and Supporters
Demand a judicial inquiry into the violence.
Government/Authorities
Ordered a magisterial inquiry into the events.
Detentions
Protesters and Supporters
Demand the release of all those arrested, including Sonam Wangchuk.
Government/Authorities
Have arrested protesters under the NSA.
- Event
- Ladakh Protests and Violence
- Bail Granted To
- 26 Protesters
- Detainees
- Including 23 locals, 2 Biharis, 1 Nepali
- Inquiry Ordered
- Magisterial Inquiry
- Detained Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Location of Wangchuk
- Jodhpur Central Jail, Rajasthan
