Overview

• UT administration said law enforcement acted on credible inputs and documents, asserting grounds of detention were served and citing probes into HIAL and SECMOL, FCRA violations, and alleged provocative statements.
• Gitanjali Angmo wrote to the President, Prime Minister and others seeking Wangchuk’s unconditional release, saying she has had no phone contact, was not given papers earlier, and alleging surveillance and denial of basic necessities.
• The administration detailed accusations that Wangchuk referenced an ‘Arab Spring’–style overthrow and suggested self‑immolation, and it flagged lease cancellation for HIAL and claims that unrecognised degrees were issued.
• CPI‑M MP Amra Ram said he was refused permission to meet Wangchuk at Jodhpur Central Jail, as authorities cited rules and maintained additional security around the facility.
• Talks set with the Centre have been suspended by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance pending releases and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 violence that left four dead and many injured, after curfew and internet shutdowns in Leh.