New Delhi: Ladakhi education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of four people, including an ex-serviceman, after protests in Leh seeking the restoration of statehood and implementation of the Sixth Schedule turned violent on September 24.
Wangchuk’s message was delivered through his brother Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley and Mustafa Haji, his lawyer, who met him in the Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday. In his message, he has said that unless an independent probe is ordered, he is “prepared to stay in jail.”
Wangchuk’s Statement from Prison
Despite his detention, Wangchuk has released a resilient statement, shared by his lawyer, confirming that he is “doing well, both physically and mentally.” He expressed his gratitude for the concern and prayers he has received. Crucially, Wangchuk extended his “heartfelt condolences to the families of those people who lost their lives” and offered prayers for the injured and arrested. He has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killing of the four individuals and declared that he is “prepared to stay in jail” until that investigation is conducted.
Demand for Statehood and Call for Peace
Wangchuk also reaffirmed his steadfast commitment to the political struggle for Ladakh’s constitutional rights. He stated, “I stand firmly with Apex Body and the KDA and the people of Ladakh in our genuine constitutional demand for the Sixth Schedule and statehood.” He pledged his wholehearted support for any actions the Apex Body takes “in the interest of Ladakh.” In a final appeal, Wangchuk urged the people of Ladakh to “keep peace and unity” and to continue their struggle “peacefully – in the true Gandhian way of non-violence.” His statement highlights a determination to use his personal incarceration to amplify the demands for justice and the constitutional safeguarding of Ladakh’s unique identity.
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