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Ladakh protests explained: Sonam Wangchuk removed from protest site, alleges house arrest
- November 14 , 2026
Ladakh is witnessing renewed protests, with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) backing an indefinite strike. The protesters are demanding the resumption of talks with the Centre, greater political safeguards, deferment of the upcoming Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council elections and the release of the judicial inquiry report into the September 24 violence. The agitation has also intensified following climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's removal from the protest site, with Wangchuk alleging that he was placed under house arrest.
Senior Correspondent Shubhangi Shah takes a look at the the latest developments in Ladakh.