US EditionSonam Wangchuk's Wife Geetanjali Meets Him in Jodhpur Jail: ‘His Spirit Is Undaunted’
The Supreme Court questioned the grounds for Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act following protests that caused four deaths and numerous injuries.
- On September 26, Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act and moved to Jodhpur Central Jail, while Gitanjali J Angmo filed a Supreme Court petition with a hearing set for October 14.
- Wangchuk had been on a 35-day hunger strike demanding statehood when violence erupted in Leh on September 24, with protesters torching the BJP office and security forces opening fire, killing four.
- Gitanjali J Angmo met Wangchuk late Tuesday with lawyer Ritam Khare and obtained the detention order, while his brother Tsetan Dorje and Mustafa Haji visited Saturday and relayed Wangchuk’s call for an independent inquiry.
- The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and Ladakh administration seeking reasons for Wangchuk's detention, and senior advocate Kapil Sibal demanded the grounds be served during Monday's hearing.
- Wangchuk's arrest has ignited a national debate over activism and security laws given his prominence on climate and indigenous issues, while Gitanjali J Angmo alleged surveillance and violations of Articles 21 and 22, appealing to the President of India, Prime Minister, and Home Minister.
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Sonam Wangchuk's Detainment Sparks Legal Battle
Sonam Wangchuk's Detainment Sparks Legal Battle Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent climate activist, faces detention in Jodhpur jail due to the escalating violence during a protest for Ladakh's statehood. His wife, Geetanjali Angmo, visited him alongside lawyer Ritam Khare to discuss legal strategies.Angmo announced on social media that they have secured the detention order documentation, which they plan to contest in court. Demonstrating resilience in…
‘His Spirit Is Undaunted, His Resilience Intact’, Says Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Gitanjali J Angmo After Meeting Him in Jodhpur Central Jail, Vows Legal Challenge | 📰 LatestLY
Climate activist and social worker Sonam Wangchuk, who has been in Jodhpur Central Jail for the past 11 days, was visited by his wife Geetanjali for the first time since his arrest. The meeting took place on Tuesday, and she was accompanied by lawyer Ritam Khare. G 📰 ‘His Spirit Is Undaunted, His Resilience Intact’, Says Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Gitanjali J Angmo After Meeting Him in Jodhpur Central Jail, Vows Legal Challenge.
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