Sonam Wangchuk Protest and Detention in Ladakh

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Latest · 13 Nov 2026

Sonam Wangchuk claimed he was placed under house arrest by Ladakh Police after they removed him from a protest site to enforce prohibitory orders issued by the District Magistrate.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site by the Ladakh Police on November 11, 2026, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by Sonam Wangchuk, the Leh Apex Body, the Kargil Democratic Alliance, or the Ladakh Police unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Ladakh Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site and escorted him to his residence on November 11, 2026, following protests against hill council elections.

The Hindu

Sonam Wangchuk criticized the Ladakh administration's restrictions as arbitrary and vague after authorities moved him to his residence and stationed armed police to curtail his movement.

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Sonam Wangchuk claimed he was placed under house arrest by Ladakh Police after they removed him from a protest site to enforce prohibitory orders issued by the District Magistrate.

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