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Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Detained Under NSA, Moved to Jodhpur Jail

Authorities cite 'provocative' speeches linked to deadly Leh unrest, with security curbs and NGO probes intensifying.

Overview

  • The Ladakh administration said Wangchuk was detained for actions prejudicial to public order and transferred out of Leh to Jodhpur based on specific inputs and public interest.
  • Four people were killed and over 80 injured in September 24 clashes in Leh, with curfew-like restrictions and a mobile internet shutdown still in place across key areas.
  • The Home Ministry cancelled SECMOL’s FCRA registration with immediate effect, alleging violations including prohibited foreign-funded activity and improper deposits in the FCRA account.
  • The CBI has initiated inquiries into organisations linked to Wangchuk, including HIAL and SECMOL, over alleged foreign funding and financial irregularities.
  • Opposition leaders and local bodies condemned the detention, demanded a judicial probe into police firing, and warned that scheduled Centre–Ladakh talks have been disrupted.