Ladakh leader Sonam Wangchuk, in custody, assured the public of his physical and mental well-being and expressed condolences to families of those who died and support for the injured and arrested.
He demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the deaths of four people, stating he is willing to stay in jail until it is conducted.
Sonam reaffirmed support for the Ladakh Apex Body and KDA in their demand for Sixth Schedule status and statehood, urging people to continue their struggle peacefully in a Gandhian non-violent manner.