Overview

• Wangchuk was detained by Delhi Police as he led a 950-kilometer march from Ladakh to Delhi, advocating for environmental and constitutional rights.
• His detention resulted in protests in Ladakh, where supporters blockaded National Highway 1, causing disruptions and stranding tourists.
• The Delhi High Court was involved, and prohibitory orders were withdrawn, leading to Wangchuk's release after nearly 36 hours.
• The activist's demands include statehood for Ladakh and constitutional protections for its tribal communities under the Sixth Schedule.
• Political figures, including Rahul Gandhi and Delhi's AAP leaders, criticized the detention, calling it undemocratic and comparing it to previous protests.