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Sonam Wangchuk Arrested Under NSA, Shifted to Jodhpur Jail After Deadly Leh Protests

By TNI Team September 27, 2025 BJP office buildings torched civil society climate activist Confrontation constitutional safeguards curfew deaths detention detention without trial dissent suppression ecological vulnerability education reformer family fatalities four killed government allegations human rights groups incitement independent inquiry injured Jodhpur Central Jail Ladakh land control legal counsel Leh National Security Act New Delhi nsa police firing police personnel political representation provocative comments resource management scapegoat tactic September 24 Sonam Wangchuk statehood supporters systemic neglect transparency unfulfilled promises unrest violent protests wounded Youth Unemployment

Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the NSA and moved to Jodhpur after violent protests in Leh demanding statehood. Authorities accuse him of inciting violence; he blames unfulfilled promises and neglect. Supporters worry about his access to legal counsel.

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