Jodhpur

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from the Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention with immediate effect.

Wangchuk had been detained on September 26, 2025 under the National Security Act pursuant to an order issued by the district magistrate of Leh. He had already served nearly half of the detention period stipulated under the law.

“He was released from jail at about 1.30 pm today following an order from the central government,” Dinesh Lakhawat said.

Wangchuk’s wife, Geetanjali Angmo, was present at the prison to complete the formalities related to his release.

The activist was detained two days after protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India rocked Leh.

More than 45 people, including 22 policemen, were injured during the protests.

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Authorities had invoked the National Security Act against Wangchuk to maintain public order, following which he was lodged in Jodhpur prison.