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06 Oct

SC Seeks Replies on Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Under NSA

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Superintendent of Jodhpur Central Jail to respond to a petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, questioning his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The petition challenges the legality of Wangchuk’s detention and seeks his immediate release. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on October 14. Appearing on behalf of Angmo, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the family had not been informed of the reasons for Wangchuk’s detention. He stressed that…

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Challenged in Supreme Court by Wife

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Geetanjali Angmo, the wife of Ladakhi innovator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release following his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk has been in custody since September 26, days after large-scale protests erupted in Ladakh demanding constitutional safeguards for the region. Wangchuk, known globally for his work on sustainable development and climate action in the Himalayas, was picked up by authorities in the aftermath of demonstrations that turned violent. The unrest resulted in the death of four individuals and left nearly 90 injured. Since his arrest, he has…

28 Sep

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Denies Allegations, Asserts Activist’s Commitment to Peaceful Advocacy

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New Delhi/Leh, September 28, 2025: Gitanjali Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has categorically denied claims linking him to Pakistan or any financial misconduct, calling the accusations “baseless” and politically motivated.Speaking to PTI, Angmo emphasised that Wangchuk, held under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests in Leh on September 24, has consistently pursued Ladakh’s interests through non-violent, Gandhian methods. The protests left four dead and around 90 injured. “Sonam has never posed a threat to public order. His advocacy has always been peaceful,” she said.Wangchuk, a prominent voice in the five-year campaign for Sixth Schedule…

27 Sep

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Under Probe for Alleged Pakistan Links, Detained Under NSA

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Ladakh, September 27, 2025: Ladakh Director-General of Police S.D. Singh Jamwal on Saturday confirmed that statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk is being investigated for alleged connections with Pakistan. The development follows last month’s arrest of a Pakistani intelligence operative accused of transmitting videos of Wangchuk’s protests across the border.Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday and shifted to Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan. While refusing to disclose complete details, Jamwal said the probe is examining Wangchuk’s speeches and activities. “His profile and past are available in the public domain. Some of his speeches acted as provocation by referring…