Leh

A leader of the Kargil Democratic Alliance on Saturday welcomed the revocation of the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, calling it good news for the people of Ladakh during the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking to ANI in Leh, KDA member Sajjad Hussain Kargili said people in Ladakh had been demanding Wangchuk’s release and termed the case against him unjustified.

“The people of Ladakh have received good news in the holy month of Ramadan. We wanted the same. This case was unjustified,” Kargili said.

He added that people in Ladakh have long been demanding full statehood for the region and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Kargili also urged the government to release the remaining detainees and drop charges against those currently out on bail.

“Our second demand is that the remaining detainees should also be released, and our people who are now out on bail — all the charges against them should be dropped unconditionally,” he said.

Emphasising the peaceful nature of the people of Ladakh, Kargili said they do not wish to cultivate a culture of protests and called on the government to resume dialogue to address their demands.

Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the Union government had decided to revoke Wangchuk’s detention with immediate effect by exercising powers under the National Security Act.

The ministry said the government remains committed to fostering peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh and has been engaging with stakeholders and community leaders to address the aspirations and concerns of the region’s people.

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Wangchuk had been detained on September 26, 2025 under the NSA following protests in Leh on September 24 that led to a law and order situation in the town. He had already served nearly half of the detention period stipulated under the Act.