Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Gitanjali Angmo on Life After Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest
Gitanjali J Angmo is the wife of a well-known climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk.
Sonam has been in prison for 60 days under a special law called the Public Safety Act.
Gitanjali talks about how she and Sonam only get to meet for two hours at a time, and they both try to stay strong.
She mentions that there is not much talk about Sonam's case, even though there are legal challenges and political issues in Ladakh.
Gitanjali and Sonam ask each other how they are doing during their meetings, and they both try to appear strong.
The situation is tough, but they are handling it together.
Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, discusses life after his arrest.
Sonam Wangchuk has been imprisoned for 60 days under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Gitanjali and Sonam meet for two hours each, focusing on mutual support.
Legal challenges and political tensions in Ladakh surround Wangchuk's case.
There is a notable silence around Wangchuk's case despite its significance.
- Who
- Gitanjali J Angmo, educator and wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Life and challenges faced after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest
- When
- After 60 days of Sonam Wangchuk's imprisonment
- Where
- Ladakh, India
- Why
- Sonam Wangchuk's arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA) and the subsequent legal and political tensions
- Name
- Gitanjali J Angmo
- Occupation
- Educator
- Spouse
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Spouse's Status
- Imprisoned under PSA
- Imprisonment Duration
- 60 days
- Meeting Frequency
- Two hours per meeting
- Meeting Participants
- Gitanjali, Sonam, Lawyer