Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday recounted his nearly six-month ordeal in Jodhpur Central Jail as a "huge horror story", highlighting the challenges his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, faced in seeking legal respite. Wangchuk further stated: "It was a huge horror story of how it was made so difficult to send anything to my lawyers. Wangchuk welcomed the government's gesture to initiate dialogue, calling it a "win-win" for Ladakh, the causes he stands for, and even the authorities. What good is Sonam Wangchuk winning if Ladakh and the Himalayas and the causes he represents do not win? This is a great thing because this way Ladakh will also win, and our cause will also win.

Source: dna March 17, 2026 17:33 UTC