Climate Activist Wangchuk's Supporters Detained at Delhi Border

• Supporters of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk were detained at the Delhi border on September 30, causing disappointment and allegations of being treated like 'terrorists'.
• The group of around 150 'padyatris' (marchers) from Ladakh were detained for 'violating' prohibitory orders.
• Their demands include statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Wangchuk and supporters sat on a fast at Delhi's Ladakh Bhawan after failing to get permission for a sit-in at Jantar Mantar.
• Concerns were also raised over a mega solar power project to be developed at Korzok, which locals including Pashmina goat rearing nomads have opposed.

Source: Business Standard