Sonam Wangchuk shifted to Jodhpur Under NSA; Internet suspended in Leh
Leh Sep 26 (KINS): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to Jodhpur in Rajasthan, just hours after being arrested under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), according to sources.
Meanwhile, internet services have been suspended in Leh following his arrest.
The arrest came two days after violent protests by supporters of the movement for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension left four people dead and around 90 injured.
Wangchuk had begun a fast on September 10 in Leh, demanding Sixth Schedule inclusion, statehood, and protection for Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem. However, he ended his fast on September 24 after massive violence broke out in the town.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is organising a candlelight vigil at Jantar Mantar at 7:00 pm to protest Wangchuk’s arrest. AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bhardwaj will also participate in the demonstration.
