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Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk warns he could be killed in upcoming encounter
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:49 PM
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he fears he may be killed in a forthcoming encounter with security forces, raising concerns over the handling of dissent in Ladakh.
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist from Ladakh, publicly stated that he believes he could be killed in an imminent encounter with security forces. The claim was made during a recent interview where Wangchuk highlighted the heightened tension following last year’s protests in Leh.
Wangchuk, who has been vocal about regional issues, said the threat of a lethal confrontation underscores the fragile law‑and‑order situation in the Union Territory. He urged authorities to pursue dialogue rather than force, warning that any escalation could have fatal consequences.
The activist’s warning has drawn attention from human‑rights groups and local residents, who fear that the use of force may reignite unrest in the strategically sensitive region.
Wangchuk, who has been vocal about regional issues, said the threat of a lethal confrontation underscores the fragile law‑and‑order situation in the Union Territory. He urged authorities to pursue dialogue rather than force, warning that any escalation could have fatal consequences.
The activist’s warning has drawn attention from human‑rights groups and local residents, who fear that the use of force may reignite unrest in the strategically sensitive region.