The Centre on Saturday revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect, nearly six months after he was taken into custody under the National Security Act (NSA) following unrest in Ladakh. According to an official statement issued by the government, the decision was taken after “due consideration” while exercising powers available under the NSA. Wangchuk had been detained on September 26, 2025, by the district magistrate of Leh to maintain public order after protests erupted in the region. Following his detention, Wangchuk was later transferred to a prison in Jodhpur. The government noted that the activist had already completed nearly half of the detention period permitted under the NSA.

Source: The Telegraph March 14, 2026 13:23 UTC