Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta stated on Friday that the Union Territory has stabilized after violence on Sept. 24 claimed four lives. The administrator said officials are working to identify individuals who provoked the unrest, while young residents were manipulated as pawns by instigators.
Gupta emphasized that dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes with the Ladakh Apex Body, which has refused negotiations with the Central Government. He acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sonam Wangchuk's wife requesting his release, but said any Home Ministry action requires evidence obtained under the National Security Act.
The lieutenant governor assured residents that tourism will recover as local communities recognize specific individuals caused the disturbance. He noted Ladakh's strategic border location demands prevention of future incidents, while investigations continue to determine who orchestrated the September violence.
Gupta defended the arrest of Wangchuk despite opposition criticism, and said authorities will protect Ladakh's cultural heritage from outside interference. He compared recent events to past attempts at public instigation that failed to gain traction among residents.
Gupta emphasized that dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes with the Ladakh Apex Body, which has refused negotiations with the Central Government. He acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sonam Wangchuk's wife requesting his release, but said any Home Ministry action requires evidence obtained under the National Security Act.
The lieutenant governor assured residents that tourism will recover as local communities recognize specific individuals caused the disturbance. He noted Ladakh's strategic border location demands prevention of future incidents, while investigations continue to determine who orchestrated the September violence.
Gupta defended the arrest of Wangchuk despite opposition criticism, and said authorities will protect Ladakh's cultural heritage from outside interference. He compared recent events to past attempts at public instigation that failed to gain traction among residents.
