Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Sonam Wangchuk Claims Illegal Detention, Words Twisted
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk says he was wrongly put in jail.
He claims that the government used his words and ideas from his videos in a misleading way to justify his detention under the National Security Act.
A special group, called the Advisory Board, met with him in jail to hear his side of the story.
Wangchuk's wife says that his statements were twisted.
Many people are supporting him and asking for his release, saying that the way he was detained is unfair and damages democracy.
Sonam Wangchuk claims his detention under the NSA is illegal.
Wangchuk stated his words and statements were taken out of context.
An Advisory Board held a hearing in Jodhpur Central Jail.
Wangchuk's wife says his statements were paraphrased wrongly.
Many are calling for Wangchuk's immediate release.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, is at the center of the case.
- What
- Wangchuk claims he was illegally detained and his statements were taken out of context.
- When
- The hearing was held on Friday.
- Where
- The hearing took place at Jodhpur Central Jail.
- Why
- Wangchuk was detained under the NSA, with claims that his words were twisted to justify the detention.
Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters
Ladakh Administration
Legality of Detention
Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters
Wangchuk and supporters view the detention as illegal and based on misinterpreted statements.
Ladakh Administration
The Ladakh administration's view on the legality is not explicitly stated in the provided articles, but their actions imply a belief in the legality of the detention.
Interpretation of Statements
Sonam Wangchuk and Supporters
Wangchuk alleges his statements were taken out of context and paraphrased incorrectly.
Ladakh Administration
The Ladakh administration's interpretation of his statements led to his detention under the NSA, implying a different view on their context and meaning.
- Detainee
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Detention Act
- National Security Act (NSA)
- Hearing Location
- Jodhpur Central Jail
- Advisory Board Chair
- Justice MK Hanjura (Retired)
- Wangchuk's Wife
- Gitanjali J Angmo