The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 15 the hearing on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his immediate release, citing paucity of time.
A dual status as a Union Territory and strategic frontier will empower Ladakhis to manage local affairs while ensuring national control over sensitive sectors
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh reformer Sonam Wangchuk, alleged he is being falsely projected as “anti-national” under a political witch-hunt. She questioned his NSA detention, defended his institutes, and said the campaign aims to weaken the Sixth Schedule movement
Authorities in Leh announced a four-hour curfew relaxation on Tuesday after a week of restrictions following violent protests that killed four. Forces remain deployed in strength, internet is suspended, and political groups have urged peace while demanding accountability and dialogue.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements
The protests jointly organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) saw protestors including men and women from all walks of life, march through the city of Leh, despite the freezing temperatures that the city has been witnessing.
