Srinagar, March 20 -- Kargil Democratic Alliance on Wednesday organised a protest in Kargil, Ladakh, demanding statehood and protection under the sixth schedule for the Union Territory.

Locals and leaders of Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), an amalgam of religious and political organisations of Kargil, participated in the protest.

Sajjad Kargili, social activist and leader of KDA said the protest was successful. "We will continue our protest till all our rights are fulfilled. All our demands are genuine," he said.

In Leh, prominent environmentalist Sonum Wangchuk is also holding fast, which entered into its 15th day on Wednesday.

The protests in Ladakh intensified after talks between Union home ministry and the Leh Apex Body and KDA ...