Ladakh police arrested activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act and transferred him to Jodhpur Central Jail on Friday. Director General of Police SD Singh Jamwal alleged the hunger strike leader maintains connections with Pakistani intelligence officers. Authorities detained a Pakistani intelligence operative who reportedly communicated with Wangchuk during recent operations. Jamwal cited Wangchuk's attendance at Pakistani events and visits to Bangladesh as evidence of suspicious foreign ties.
Violence erupted in Leh on September 24, killing four people and injuring nearly 80 others during protests. Demonstrators burned the local BJP office and government vehicles during the unrest. Officials blame Wangchuk's statements for inciting the mob violence that disrupted ongoing negotiations between Ladakhi representatives and central government officials. The government cancelled the foreign funding license of SECMOL, Wangchuk's educational institute, citing multiple violations following the violence.
Violence erupted in Leh on September 24, killing four people and injuring nearly 80 others during protests. Demonstrators burned the local BJP office and government vehicles during the unrest. Officials blame Wangchuk's statements for inciting the mob violence that disrupted ongoing negotiations between Ladakhi representatives and central government officials. The government cancelled the foreign funding license of SECMOL, Wangchuk's educational institute, citing multiple violations following the violence.
