{
  "id": 8403590,
  "title": "Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/sonam-wangchuk-to-lead-20-km-symbolic-march-in-leh-on-september-23",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ladakh/sonam-wangchuk-to-lead-20-km-symbolic-march-in-leh-on-september-23/article71483841.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Activist Sonam Wangchuk announced plans for a 20-kilometer symbolic march in Leh on September 23, 2026, aimed at protecting Ladakh's culture, environment, and democracy. The march, originally scheduled for September 19-23, was postponed due to weather and political concerns. It will be followed by a martyrs' day event on September 24, marking the first anniversary of four civilians killed during a protest on September 24, 2025, when security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters demanding Ladakh's Statehood and tribal status. Wangchuk, who led a hunger strike and was detained under the National Security Act for 170 days following the previous protest, supports agitational tactics to push for Ladakh's demands.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}