Congress officials accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and media personalities of deliberately spreading false information about their elected representative Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag. The party announced plans to pursue criminal charges against those responsible for defaming their organization and attempting to create social discord. Media spokesperson Pawan Khera condemned what he described as opportunistic attacks designed to exploit tensions in the region. Legal proceedings will target individuals who circulated misleading videos and photographs.
Recent violence in Leh resulted in four protester deaths and seventy injuries during security force confrontations. Demonstrators destroyed government buildings, burned vehicles, and attacked a Central Reserve Police Force convoy before authorities imposed curfew restrictions. The Home Ministry attributed the unrest to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and subsequently revoked his foreign funding registration. Police registered fifty cases against participants while considering additional detention measures under public safety legislation.
Recent violence in Leh resulted in four protester deaths and seventy injuries during security force confrontations. Demonstrators destroyed government buildings, burned vehicles, and attacked a Central Reserve Police Force convoy before authorities imposed curfew restrictions. The Home Ministry attributed the unrest to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and subsequently revoked his foreign funding registration. Police registered fifty cases against participants while considering additional detention measures under public safety legislation.
