Leh, Sept. 27 -- A total of 44 people have been arrested in connection with the September 24 violence in Leh, Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal said on Saturday.

Addressing a press conference in Leh, DGP Jamwal said that the police have nabbed the main orchestrators of the violence, including activist Sonam Wangchuk.

He said, "We have arrested 44 people so far...The main ring leaders have been nabbed. Sonam Wangchuk, the main player, has been sent out under NSA charges."

Earlier, DGP Jamwal alleged activist Sonam Wangchuk's connection with Pakistan and raised questions over his visits to the neighbouring countries.

He said that the police arrested a Pakistan PIO, who was in touch with Wangchuk.

He said, "We arr...