Wangchuk Regrets Leh Violence, Blames Youth Frustration

2025-09-24 10:10:05

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

Leh- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday expressed sadness over the incidents of violence in Leh and blamed the frustration building among the“Gen Z” for the violence in which four youths were killed.

Authorities on Wednesday promulgated prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Leh district of Ladakh, banning assembly of five or more persons following a movement demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which took a violent turn. Protesters set the BJP office and several vehicles on fire.

The climate activist, who was leading a hunger strike in Leh over the twin demands, called off the hunger strike after a large number of youths took to the streets.

Addressing an online press conference, Wangchuk said two of the protesters, a 72-year-old man and a woman (62), were taken to a hospital on Tuesday, and claimed that it was most likely the immediate trigger for the violent protest.

Wangchuk said frustration had been building among the youths as the peaceful protests were not yielding any results. He also said there are reports that three to five youths were killed.

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