Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, on Saturday, alleged activist Sonam Wangchuk's connection with Pakistan and raised questions over his visits to the neighbouring countries.
Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh, SD Singh Jamwal, said that the provocative speeches were made by "so-called environmental activists", leading to the violence on September 24 in the Union Territory.
"The only solution is to fulfil the promises made by the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, which is to give statehood to Ladakh as well as J&K. Arresting someone is not the solution. You have been unable to handle Manipur for the last two years. Now, you let things go out of hand
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
"Truth can never be imprisoned. Sonam Wangchuk's arrest is a direct attack on democracy and tantamount to trampling the law. He is the voice of Ladakh, not a criminal. He has put in unparalleled effort to strengthen the education system in Ladakh," Bains posted on X.
Delhi Police have recovered 3,580.4 kg of illegal firecrackers in West Delhi's Rajouri Garden. A family was using their residence as a godown. A man, his wife, and their son were caught red-handed while repacking crackers for supply, said the police.
According to the official order, assembly of five or more persons is banned in the district. No procession, rally or march to be carried out without prior written approval.
The opposition launched attacks on the BJP-led Government following Wangchuk's arrest, with the Congress party accusing it of "mishandling" the situation in Ladakh. At the same time, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal termed his arrest as "dictatorship."
In a post on X, KTR expressed deep concern over Wangchuk's arrest, describing him as a "patriotic citizen" who has dedicated his life to the nation and to environmental causes. He emphasised that targeting such individuals sends a dangerous message about the state of democratic freedoms i
Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, state cabinet minister Vijayvargiya said, "...I am not questioning the sanctity of any relationship. All relationships are sacred. Be it father-son or husband-wife or brother and sister. However, there is a limit, and I am referring to that. What I have said