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PIB Flags Deepfake of Ladakh DGP That Falsely Ties Wangchuk Arrest to Defence Minister

The clarification targets a viral false claim connected to the Sept. 24 unrest that left four dead, leading to Sonam Wangchuk's preventive detention.

SD Singh Jamwal, Director General of Police (DGP) for the union territory of Ladakh, at a press conference in Leh on September 27, 2025. It was the day activist Sonam Wangchuk was picked up over violent protests in the Himalayan region.
Fact Check: Was Sonam Wanchuk's Arrest Ordered By Defence Minister? PIB Debunks Viral Video Claim
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Overview

  • PIB Fact Check labeled a circulating clip of Ladakh DGP S. D. Singh as a deepfake and posted the full, original video to debunk it.
  • Officials said the DGP never stated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ordered Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest, urging the public to verify content before sharing.
  • Police have detained Wangchuk under the National Security Act and moved him to Jodhpur Jail, with the DGP earlier citing alleged incitement linked to the Sept. 24 clashes.
  • The Sept. 24 violence in Leh left at least four people dead, injured dozens, and saw arson and attacks on security forces, prompting a curfew with staggered relaxations.
  • The Home Affairs ministry says it remains open to talks, while the Leh Apex Body has paused engagement pending relief from what it calls an atmosphere of fear and grief; Wangchuk’s NGO also lost its FCRA license over alleged violations.