Sonam Wangchuk Claims "House Arrest" Amid Planned Ladakh Protest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk claims he has been placed under house arrest by authorities in Ladakh following his involvement in planned protests. He alleges that heavy security deployment is restricting his movement and suppressing his ability to speak out on local governance issues.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between civil society activists and the government in the sensitive border region of Ladakh regarding political representation and accountability.
A day after police removed Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site and escorted him to his residence, the climate activist on Thursday claimed that he had been placed under house arrest and alleged that around 20 - 25 police and paramilitary personnel had been deployed outside his Ladakh residence.Wangchuk, who is a prominent member of Leh Apex Body (LAB), said he would challenge the restrictions on his movement before the appropriate legal forums, including the Magistrate, High Court and Supreme Court, questioning how a person could be prevented from participating in a peaceful protest without being formally arrested.In a video message shared on his social media accounts, including X and Facebook, late Thursday night, the activist said several security personnel, along with multiple vehicles and tents, had been stationed outside his residence since Wednesday night.He also alleged that armed personnel were deployed on all sides of his house during the…
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