Detained Activist Sonam Wangchuk Awaiting Justice Behind Bars
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, is detained in Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act following Leh violence. His wife, Geetanjali Angmo, and legal team plan to challenge the detention. Wangchuk calls for a judicial inquiry into the protest-related deaths, and a Supreme Court hearing is pending.
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In a bold move, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained in Jodhpur jail, has demanded an independent judicial inquiry following the September 24 Leh incident. His wife, Geetanjali Angmo, has actively engaged legal channels to challenge the detention order under the National Security Act.
Both Angmo and lawyer Ritam Khare visited Wangchuk on Tuesday. The legal team has obtained copies of the detention order, setting the stage for a courtroom challenge. In a post on X, Angmo expressed her intent to fight for Wangchuk's release, citing the need for justice.
Prominent activist Wangchuk also advocates for an in-depth inquiry into the deaths of four individuals during last month's protest. His brother Tsetan Dorje, along with lawyer Mustafa Haji, supports this call. As legal proceedings gather momentum, a Supreme Court hearing on October 14 is expected to shed light on Wangchuk's fate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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