Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release

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Civil society groups in Ladakh are proceeding with planned protests on March 16 to demand constitutional safeguards and statehood, despite the recent release of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Two other activists detained since September 2025 remain imprisoned, drawing criticism from the opposition. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Ladakh's residents and the central government over the region's political status.

Struggle for rights continue, say civil society groups while demanding release of two more detained since September 2025; Opposition questions Centre over the prolonged detention of the activist and says PM should apologise to people of Ladakh