Amid Ladakh Violence, Wangchuk’s Wife Moves SC Seeking Husband’s Release

Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging her husband’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk was arrested on September 26 following violent protests in Ladakh advocating for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

The unrest resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries. Angmo’s habeas corpus petition, filed on October 2, alleges illegal detention and a lack of communication with her husband since his arrest. She also contends that the invocation of the NSA was unwarranted and that she has not received a copy of the detention order, violating due process.

Previously, Angmo appealed to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting Wangchuk’s unconditional release. She described the arrest as a “witch-hunt” and emphasized her husband’s peaceful nature and dedication to Ladakh’s development.