India Ends Preventive Detention of Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Summary
India ended the preventive detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was arrested under the National Security Act last September for his role in the autonomy agitation.
Key Points
- India ended preventive detention of Ladakh engineer Sonam Wangchuk under National Security Act.
- Wangchuk played a key role in agitation for greater autonomy and was accused of inciting violence during his hunger strike.
- The Home Ministry declared the decision to release him to foster peace and dialogue in Ladakh.
- Wangchuk is recognized for his water conservation projects and received the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2018.
