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‘Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched’: Sonam Wangchuk

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**Will Stay in Jail Until Judicial Inquiry Launched: Sonam Wangchuk**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 05, 2025, 02:14 PM*

Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has announced that he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.

### Background

Wangchuk was detained last month under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh. The protests tragically resulted in four deaths due to police firing.

### Message from Prison

On Friday, Wangchuk’s lawyer, Mustafa Haji, and his elder brother, Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, met with him and conveyed his message to the people of Ladakh and India. Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and prayers, assuring everyone that he is doing well both physically and mentally.

He also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent violence in Leh.

### Call for Independent Inquiry

Sonam Wangchuk has called for a transparent and independent judicial probe into the killings. He emphasized his readiness to continue staying in jail until such an inquiry is initiated and completed.

Reiterating his support for the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance’s (KDA) demands, Wangchuk voiced his strong backing for Sixth Schedule status and full statehood for Ladakh. He stated, “Whatever actions Apex Body takes in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly.”

### Controversy Surrounding Detention

Wangchuk’s detention has sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. The Ladakh police have accused him of having links to Pakistan, and the Home Ministry has canceled his NGO’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license.

Additionally, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry is currently pending against him.

Meanwhile, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has raised concerns that she has not been allowed to meet or speak with her husband since his detention.

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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
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‘Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched’: Sonam Wangchuk

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**Will Stay in Jail Until Judicial Inquiry Launched: Sonam Wangchuk**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 05, 2025 | 02:14 pm*

Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has declared that he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.

Last month, Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) following violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh. These protests turned deadly, resulting in four deaths due to police firing.

**Message from Prison**

Wangchuk’s lawyer, Mustafa Haji, and his elder brother, Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley, met him on Friday and conveyed his message to the people of Ladakh and India. Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and prayers, assuring that he is doing well both physically and mentally.

He also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent violence in Leh.

**Call for Inquiry**

Wangchuk has called for an independent judicial probe into the killings. He emphasized that he is willing to stay in jail until the inquiry is initiated.

Additionally, Wangchuk reiterated his support for the demands of the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), which seek Sixth Schedule status and full statehood for Ladakh.

“Whatever actions Apex Body takes in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly,” he said.

**Detention Controversy**

Wangchuk’s detention has sparked significant criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. The Ladakh police have accused him of having links to Pakistan, and the Home Ministry has canceled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of his NGO.

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry is currently pending against him.

Meanwhile, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has alleged that she has not been allowed to meet or speak with her husband since his detention.
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‘Will stay in jail until judicial inquiry launched’: Sonam Wangchuk

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**Will Stay in Jail Until Judicial Inquiry Launched: Sonam Wangchuk**
*By Snehil Singh | Oct 05, 2025, 02:14 PM*

Sonam Wangchuk, the detained climate activist and education reformer, has declared that he will remain in Jodhpur Central Jail until an independent judicial inquiry is launched into the recent killings in Ladakh.

### Background

Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) last month following violent protests in Ladakh demanding Sixth Schedule protections. These protests turned deadly when police firing resulted in four deaths.

### Message from Prison

On Friday, Wangchuk’s lawyer Mustafa Haji and his elder brother Ka Tsetan Dorjey Ley visited him and conveyed his message to the people of Ladakh and India. Wangchuk expressed gratitude for the widespread concern and prayers and assured that he was doing well both physically and mentally.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the recent violence in Leh.

### Call for Judicial Inquiry

Wangchuk has demanded an independent judicial probe into the killings and emphasized his willingness to stay in jail until such an inquiry is initiated. He reiterated his strong support for the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance’s (KDA) demands for Sixth Schedule status and full statehood for Ladakh.

“Whatever actions Apex Body takes in the interest of Ladakh, I am with them wholeheartedly,” he affirmed.

### Controversy Surrounding Detention

Wangchuk’s detention has sparked widespread criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups. Ladakh police have accused him of having links to Pakistan, and the Home Ministry has revoked his NGO’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license.

Additionally, a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry against him is currently pending.

Meanwhile, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has alleged that she has not been permitted to meet or communicate with her husband since his detention.

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*This ongoing situation continues to attract national attention as calls for transparency and justice grow louder.*
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Sonam Wangchuk arrested in Leh; prohibitory orders remain in force in Ladakh

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested in Leh on Friday, two days after violent protests demanding statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution left four people dead and 90 others injured, officials said.

Wangchuk was taken into custody by a police team led by Ladakh Deputy General of Police (DGP) SD Singh Jamwal around 2:30 pm, according to officials. It was not immediately clear what charges were pressed against him.

The Ministry of Home Affairs had earlier blamed Wangchuk, a senior member of the Leh Apex Body (LAB), for provoking the violence. The LAB, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been spearheading the agitation for more than five years.

Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike supporting the demands, denied the charges. He condemned the violence and ended his fortnight-long fast on Wednesday after the protests turned violent.

Meanwhile, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, remain in force in Leh following the September 24 clashes. The assembly of five or more persons has been banned in the district, and no procession, rally, or march can be carried out without prior written approval. Security personnel continue to be deployed across Leh.

The prohibitory orders were imposed after protestors targeted the BJP office in Leh, escalating tensions.

On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta chaired a high-level security review meeting with Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal, DGP SD Singh Jamwal, and senior officers of the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The Lt Governor emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, better inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace and public order across the Union Territory.

The violence has also triggered a political row, with BJP leader Amit Malviya alleging that Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag had “instigated” protestors who attacked the BJP office in Leh on Wednesday.

Wangchuk rejected claims of Congress involvement in the unrest. Speaking to ANI, he said, “What is the name of the person who entered the BJP office? First of all, a few weeks ago, the Congress party was removed from our Apex Body so that it can remain apolitical. So you can understand that this movement has nothing to do with Congress. They were told to move away from the movement until the elections are over. Otherwise, they also have a place in it.”

(With PTI and ANI inputs)
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Crisis is BJP govt`s own creation: Congress on Ladakh violence

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Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera described the loss of precious lives in Ladakh as tragic. He said, “It’s a grim reminder of the government’s failed promises. In 2019, from the floor of Parliament, the nation was assured that the humiliation being inflicted on the people of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir then would usher in peace. Six years later, the trouble has only deepened.”

Khera further stated on X, “Far from restoring normalcy in the valley, the Centre’s shortsightedness has pushed Jammu and Ladakh also into an incinerator of violence. This crisis is the BJP government’s own creation—one it now seeks to unfairly ignore.”

He emphasized that Ladakh’s demand for inclusion under the Sixth Schedule, for dignity and the protection of their identity, is both legitimate and just. According to the Congress leader, it deserves not neglect but compassion and statesmanship.

On Wednesday, groups of youths engaged in arson and vandalism, targeting the headquarters of the BJP and the Hill Council. They also set ablaze vehicles. Police and paramilitary forces, deployed in strength across the town, lobbed teargas shells to bring the situation under control, officials said.

The Centre alleged that the mob violence was instigated by “provocative statements” from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. It added that certain “politically motivated” individuals were unhappy with the progress made in the ongoing talks between government representatives and Ladakhi groups.

In a statement, the Union Home Ministry said that barring a few unfortunate incidents that occurred early on Wednesday, the situation was brought under control by 4 pm. The ministry also urged everyone not to circulate old and provocative videos on media and social platforms.

At least 50 people were detained as police and paramilitary forces strictly enforced curfew on Thursday in the violence-hit Leh.

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