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News India Live, Digital Desk: The long standoff over the custody of Sonam Wangchuk, who raised voice for Ladakh’s environmental and constitutional rights, has now ended. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday, 14 March 2026 announced that Wangchuk’s detention was being revoked with immediate effect. This decision has been taken with the aim of creating an environment of peace and dialogue in Ladakh.
Why was the arrest made? (The Background)
to sonam wangchuk 26 September 2025 Was detained after the violence in Leh.
Blame: The government had taken action under NSA, accusing him of instigating the youth and disturbing law and order.
Place of custody: them from Rajasthan Jodhpur Central Jail He was kept there, where he spent about 170 days.
Demand: Wangchuk and people of Ladakh to the Union Territory full statehood and of the Constitution Sixth Schedule Were demanding to be included.
[Image: Sonam Wangchuk smiling and coming out of Jodhpur Jail gates, surrounded by supporters]3 main reasons behind the release
Government’s communication initiative: According to the Home Ministry statement, the government wants to have a ‘meaningful and constructive dialogue’ with all parties in Ladakh, for which Wangchuk’s release was necessary.
Pressure from Supreme Court: Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali Angmo Had challenged his detention in the Supreme Court. The court had recently asked questions to the government regarding his ill health and the next hearing of the case was to be held on March 17.
Impact on Ladakh’s economy: Due to continuous bandhs and protests, the tourism and education sector of Ladakh was suffering a lot, to improve which the government has taken this step.
Festive atmosphere in Ladakh
As soon as the news of Sonam Wangchuk’s release was received, people in Leh and Kargil expressed happiness. Apex Body Leh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have called it a victory for democracy. However, the leaders say that their main demands (Sixth Schedule and statehood) still remain intact and they will discuss these at the negotiating table.