Ladakh Protesters Detained at Delhi Border Over Sixth Schedule Demand

Around 120 people from Ladakh, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, were detained by Delhi Police at the city's border while marching to demand sixth schedule status for the Union Territory. They were taken to nearby police stations and will be released later, with prohibitory orders banning gatherings of five or more persons in place.

Delhi Police have detained around 120 individuals from Ladakh, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, at the city's border while marching to demand sixth schedule status for the Union Territory.

According to police sources, the detained individuals have been taken to Alipur and other nearby police stations. Women participants were not detained due to prohibitory orders in place.

The detentions occurred amidst heavy police presence, with claims that the protestors were initially misled to believe they were being escorted rather than detained. The protest, dubbed 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra,' was organized by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, seeking multiple demands including statehood for Ladakh.

(With inputs from agencies.)