Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and shifted to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan for allegedly inciting violent protests in the Union Territory.
Bhushan further criticised the Home Ministry revoking the FCRA (Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act) licence of Wangchuk's NGO, Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), terming it as "illegal".
Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Saturday condemned arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and demanded his release.
A total of 44 people have been arrested in connection with the September 24 violence in Leh, Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal said on Saturday.
The protests turned violent in Leh on September 24, following which the BJP office in the area was set on fire. Two days after the death of four people in violent protests, Wangchuk was detained under provisions of the National Security Act (NSA). The climate activist has been accused of
Khalistani separatist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, released on bail in Canada, threatened India in a video declaring "Delhi banega Khalistan." The clip, shared by banned SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, also carried Pannun's warning to NSA Ajit Doval, daring him to attempt arrest or extradit
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin, National Security and Intelligence Adviser of Canada, on September 18 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has questioned the choice of Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, saying he does not consider him "qualified" for the role.
Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has said that India should treat US President Donald Trump as a "one-time proposition" and pursue its national interests without assuming his policies reflect the "larger American view".
Navarro, who serves as Trump's trade adviser, has in recent weeks taken repeated jibes at New Delhi, accusing India of profiteering from discounted Russian crude and claiming its tariffs are "costing American jobs."