India, Sept. 26 -- Two days after protests demanding sixth schedule inclusion for Ladakh turned violent, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday ahead of his reported press conference, which was scheduled for 2.30 pm.

Wangchuk, who has long been the face of non-violent activism in Ladakh, was previously detained during his "Delhi Chalo" protest in late 2024 but was later released.

However, Wangchuk's arrest today marks a dramatic escalation in the region's ongoing political standoff with the Centre. Here's a detailed timeline of Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh movement, up until his arrest.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with 120 other activists from Ladakh, was detained at the Delhi border on September 30, 2024, as they...