Delhi Police Detain Activist Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters at Singhu Border
The detention occurred during a peaceful march advocating for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- Sonam Wangchuk and around 150 supporters were detained late Monday night while marching towards Delhi.
- The activists were advocating for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, which grants special rights to tribal communities.
- Delhi Police cited prohibitory orders banning gatherings as the reason for the detention.
- Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Delhi CM Atishi, have condemned the detentions as undemocratic and unacceptable.
- The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on the matter for Thursday, refusing an urgent plea for immediate release.