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Indian Hero Sonam Wangchuk Labelled 'Traitor' Amid Kashmir Controversy Over Region's Autonomy

Indian government's decision to strip Kashmir of its special status has led to a rise in protests and arrests, with Ladakh protest leader Sonam Wangchuk initially hailed as an Indian hero before being labeled a 'traitor' by the authorities.

Indian Hero Sonam Wangchuk Labelled 'Traitor' Amid Kashmir Controversy Over Region's Autonomy
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Indian authorities are revisiting their treatment of Ladakh protest leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was once hailed as a hero for his role in exposing human rights abuses against Kashmiris in 2019, but now faces accusations of being a 'traitor' following India's revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

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