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Ladakh Refutes 'Witch-Hunt' Claim, Defends NSA Detention of Sonam Wangchuk

A viral clip alleging police admitted a lack of evidence was debunked as AI‑altered.

Overview

  • The Ladakh administration issued a detailed statement rejecting victimisation allegations and said the NSA action is based on “credible inputs and documents,” adding that grounds of detention were served.
  • Officials pointed to ongoing investigations into HIAL for alleged financial and foreign‑funding violations and noted the Home Ministry’s cancellation of SECMOL’s FCRA licence.
  • Talks between Ladakh leaders and the Centre remain suspended by the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, who demand detainees’ release and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 police firing that killed four people and injured many.
  • Gitanjali Angmo said she has not received formal detention papers or been allowed to contact Wangchuk, calling the case a smokescreen intended to weaken the Sixth Schedule movement.
  • The Press Information Bureau flagged the DGP video as fake, and independent analysis found AI manipulation, confirming the original press conference made no admission of a lack of evidence.