Wangchuk gives govt 1 month to drop cases, compensate for Leh protest firing
In a bold move, the Leh Apex Body has presented the Union government with a one-month ultimatum, calling for the withdrawal of allegations against protesters and support for the families affected by last year’s tragedies. The relatives of four deceased demonstrators are adamant about receiving justice and compensation. They have signaled potential protests if their requests are ignored,…
Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook, leaders of the Leh Apex Body, have given the Union government one month to withdraw criminal cases and provide compensation for the protesters who were shot during the agitation for Sixth Schedule status and statehood for Ladakh. They warned of a new movement if their demands are not met.
Four civilians were killed and dozens were injured in the police firing on September 24 last year. Wangchuk urged the government to review the situation and provide justice to the families of the deceased and the wounded. He also condemned the police crackdown on NEET paper leak protesters in New Delhi, stating that the response to the use of force in Ladakh was far harsher.
Both Wangchuk and Lakrook have been pursuing their four-point agenda for years, but talks with the Centre have yielded little progress. They emphasized that Ladakh, a strategically sensitive region, deserves the same concern and justice as any other citizen in India.
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