Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Arrested Under National Security Act Amid Statehood Protests

Sep 26, 2025 08:22 pm CST

Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested under the National Security Act following recent protests in Ladakh. His organization's foreign funding license was revoked as tensions escalate over demands for statehood and constitutional protections. Government officials allege he incited violence that left four dead, while political leaders criticize the central government's handling of Ladakh's governance concerns.