AGARTALA, Oct 6 (TIWN): Tripura People's party protested demanding prominent scientist Sona Wangchuk's arrest. Wangchuk was in front row of a protest row where people demanded greater autonomy and statehood but recently the protest turned violent. The clashes between protesters and police resulted in four deaths and over 80 injuries. Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent climate activist and innovator, was detained under the National Security Act for allegedly inciting violence with provocative speeches, which he denied.

Wangchuk has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the killings and has stated that he is prepared to stay in jail until this demand is met. The protests are centered around demands for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which would grant Ladakh greater autonomy. 

Key Developments:

• Arrests and Detentions: Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act and shifted to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan.
• Protest Demands: The protesters are demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to preserve tribal rights and protect the region's unique cultural identity.
• Government Response: Authorities imposed a curfew in Leh and deployed paramilitary troops to restore order. Internet services were also suspended as a precautionary measure.
• Investigation: A CBI investigation has been initiated into alleged FCRA violations by Wangchuk's organization, Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), which Wangchuk denies.