Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA revoked after almost 6 months — Centre guarantees ‘necessary safeguards for Ladakh’
The Centre revoked the National Security Act (NSA) detention of Ladakh engineer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect on Saturday, March 14. Detained by local police in September after violent protests over water rights began last month when he was arrested for his role as an innovator leading to a six-month incarceration at Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act (NSA). The central government stated that this decision aims to restore peace and create conditions conducive to dialogue, while officials guaranteed necessary safeguards specifically tailored for Ladakh.
Key Points
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1The Indian Centre revoked National Security Act (NSA) detention orders for Ladakh-based climater and educationist Sonam Wangchuks with immediate effect on March 14.
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2Wangchuks was detained in Jodhpur jail since September last year following violent protests over autonomy demands after the region's status change from union territory to state of India held by PM Narendra Modi government carved it out.
Developments
Perspectives
The Centre on Saturday revoked his detention order with immediate effect, stating that this decision was taken 'to restore peace and create an atmosphere conducive for dialogue in Ladakh'.
— [Mar 14, 06:27] Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA Revoked by the Center After Over Five Months (Feeds.feedburner.com)'The government remains committed to fostering a more constructive environment for dialogue in Ladakh' and 'necessary safeguards will be provided', according to an official statement released on Saturday.
— [Mar 14, 06:27] Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA Revoked by the Center After Over Five Months (Feeds.feedburner.com)'The Centre has decided that it is necessary for peace and order in Ladakh to be maintained', according to an official statement released on Saturday.
— [Mar 14, 06:27] Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA Revoked by the Center After Over Five Months (Feeds.feedburner.com)'The Centre has decided that it is necessary for peace and order in Ladakh to be maintained', according to an official statement released on Saturday.
— [Mar 14, 06:27] Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA Revoked by the Center After Over Five Months (Feeds.feedburner.com)'The Centre has decided that it is necessary for peace and order in Ladakh to be maintained', according to an official statement released on Saturday.
— [Mar 14, 06:27] Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Under NSA Revoked by the Center After Over Five Months (Feeds.feedburner.com)The Indian Centre revoked Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act on Saturday after he challenged it for over five months as arbitrary and a violation of his liberty in an ongoing Supreme Court case. The Ministry stated this decision aims to foster peace, stability, and dialogue following protests that escalated into arrests involving key figures from Ladakh's political mobilization since its status change post-2019 Article 370 revocation.