Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act (NSA), citing a need to facilitate dialogue in the region, which has been demanding greater autonomy and climate protections within the Indian Constitution.
The official statement from the Centre highlighted a shift from enforcement to engagement. The government noted that while the detention was necessary to maintain public order following the violent protests in Leh last year, the ongoing “atmosphere of bandhs” has been detrimental to the local economy and society.
“The government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh so as to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders,” the MHA statement read
Sonam Wangchuk, 58, has been held at the Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan since September 26, 2025 — nearly six months — after ongoing protests in Ladakh turned violent in the UT’s main city Leh, killing five and injuring 160.
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