Sonam Wangchuk’s wife denied Pakistan and violence allegations. The protests were peaceful, the situation deteriorated after CRPF action. Read the full details of Wangchuk’s detention and allegations.
Sonam wangchuk wife statement: The allegations related to Pakistan on Jail Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk have caught controversy and attention. His wife Geetanjali Angamo denied the allegations and stated that Wangchuk’s foreign trips were completely professional and climate change. She said that the glacier and the top of the Himalayas did not see any limit, and her husband’s participation was part of international mountainous cooperation in the conference like ‘Breed Pakistan’.
Who can be held responsible for the Ladakh violence?
Angamo clarified that Wangchuk had not planned to incite any kind of violence. The situation deteriorated during a peaceful protest in support of the sixth schedule and state status in Leh, when the CRPF released tear gas shells. Angmo raised the question that “Who gave CRPF the right to shoot at his own people?” It makes it clear that the responsibility of violence is only related to the action of the security forces.
Was Wangchuk’s foreign trips really professional and climate -centered?
Angamo said Wangchuk’s trips were professional and focused on climate related issues. He said that her husband has been participating in various international conferences on issues of climate change and glacier conservation. The wrong translation of his words and being introduced out of context is the biggest misconception of the matter.
How did violence spread during the protest?
On September 24, four people were killed and around 90 injured during a protests in Ladakh. Police said that the lack of cooperation of TV workers and organizers and lack of volunteers were also a factor in deteriorating the situation. Angamo said that her husband’s role was completely peaceful, and violence was only the result of unexpected response.
How much truth in allegations of cancellation of FCRA license?
The Union Home Ministry canceled the FCRA license of the NGO of Wangchuk. Angamo denied these allegations and said that the institute is completely committed to social and environmental innovation and compliance. The case of Sonam Wangchuk has caught national attention on the Ladakh movement, security forces’ response and international climate activist issues. His wife’s statement makes it clear that these protests were Gandhian and peaceful, and the image of his protest in the media was presented several times.