Srinagar, October 5, 2025 : Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, has sent a message assuring supporters that he is “doing well both physically and mentally,” and reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful, non-violent struggle for Ladakh’s constitutional rights.
In a statement relayed by his lawyer Mustafa Haji and elder brother Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, who met him in jail, Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and solidarity shown across the country.
“I urge the people of Ladakh to maintain peace and unity and to continue our struggle in the true Gandhian way of non-violence,” Wangchuk said.
He called for an independent judicial inquiry into the recent violent protests in Ladakh that resulted in four deaths and over 100 injuries, saying he was prepared to remain in jail until such an inquiry is ordered.
Reiterating his support for the Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), Wangchuk said,
“I stand firmly with the Apex Body, the KDA, and the people of Ladakh in our genuine constitutional demand for Sixth Schedule and Statehood. Whatever actions they take in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly.”
Expressing deep sorrow over the loss of lives, Wangchuk extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured and detained.
Wangchuk was detained last week under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent demonstrations demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh — including protection of land, environment, and employment under the Sixth Schedule. The Ladakh administration, however, has accused him of inciting violence during the protests.
