Sonam Wangchuk | Fast and composed
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained by authorities after completing 21 days of a hunger strike in Delhi. Wangchuk has become a prominent figure in youth-led protests demanding greater autonomy for Ladakh.
Why it matters
The detention of a high-profile activist highlights ongoing tensions regarding regional autonomy and governance in ecologically sensitive areas of India.
Right as Sonam Wangchuk entered the 21st day of his fast, authorities whisked him away , covering his path from the stage at the Jantar Mantar protest site to the waiting ambulance with a wall of white curtains. Mr. Wangchuk tried to raise his hand beyond the curtains, and it appeared for a split second before he was ushered in and sped off.
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