Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:07am on 01 Oct 2025,Wednesday India
Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act after he was accused of instigating violent protests in Ladakh that left four dead. Previously, he had served as a government-appointed expert across domains—education reform, climate advocacy, health, and regional development—and was often invited to lead flagship Ladakh events like Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. His past collaborations with central ministries now contrast sharply with the government’s current framing of him as a security threat.
