Sonam Wangchuk and supporters were detained at Delhi's border while marching for Ladakh's statehood and rights. The police enforced prohibitory orders, prompting criticism from Rahul Gandhi.

Delhi Police detained Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 participants at Singhu border for allegedly violating prohibitory orders amid the 'Chalo Delhi Climate March.' Police cited concerns over potential disruptions due to the sensitive climate around various social issues as the reason for the action.

In a renewed push for Ladakh’s environmental and constitutional rights, Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa arrived at the Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana on Tuesday, October 1, following the late-night detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk and several others.

Efforts to keep march from Leh to New Delhi non-controversial came to nought with the detention of hundred-odd Ladakhis on Monday evening

Massive protests have erupted in Ladakh following the detention of renowned activist Sonam Wangchuk on September 30. Wangchuk, along with other volunteers, was undertaking a foot march from Leh to New Delhi to urge the central government to resume dialogue with Ladakh’s leadership.

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and various others from Ladakh who have been detained at Singhu Border

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and supporters are detained at Delhi's border during a peaceful march demanding environmental and constitutional right

Detention of Sonam Wangchuk & hundreds of Ladakhis who were peacefully marching for environmental and constitutional rights is unacceptable, Rahul Gandhi said.

Environment activist from Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk who was on a peaceful march along with his supporters to the national capital, was detained by Delhi police at the Singhu border on Monday night, the activist informed from his X handle.

Sonam Wanchuk's supporters, who were also detained, have been kept at several other police stations at Delhi borders.