'I am under house arrest': Wangchuk speaks out against restrictions on movement in Ladakh
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has challenged the Ladakh administration over a 60-day movement restriction order, claiming he is effectively under house arrest. He is seeking legal clarification and protesting the heavy police presence at his residence.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding civil liberties and the use of administrative orders to restrict the movement of prominent activists.
NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has written to the Ladakh administration seeking clarification over a 60-day order restricting his movement, alleging that he has effectively been placed under house arrest without any formal direction or legal justification.In his representation, dated November 12, Wangchuk said the order issued by the office of the additional district magistrate, Leh, on November 11 under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) had curtailed his freedom of movement and speech.
Headlinne story · 3 newsrooms
Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Claims House Arrest Amid Election Protests
What every outlet reported, where they differ, and how each framed it →
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in