‘We won’t eat now’: Padyatris go on hunger strike after Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, 173 others detained by Delhi Police

A group of over 170 individuals, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, were detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border while on their way to the national capital for the “Delhi Chalo” Padyatra, demanding sixth schedule status for Ladakh. They were detained for allegedly violating prohibitory orders and are currently housed in different police stations. Wangchuk has started a hunger strike to protest the government’s failure to fulfill its promise of including Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule, which is meant to protect tribal communities through autonomous governance. The detainees feel they are being unfairly treated and are demanding their rights to be heard.