Sonam Wangchuk detained under NSA
The Ladakh administration has defended the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), following violent protests in Leh earlier this week. Authorities cited a series of allegedly provocative speeches by Wangchuk, including references to the Nepal agitation and the Arab Spring, as contributing factors to the unrest that left four people dead and many others injured. The administration said his detention was necessary to restore peace in Leh and prevent further actions “prejudicial to maintenance of public order.”
Wangchuk to be taken to Jodhpur
Following his arrest on September 26, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, confirmed that police informed her he would be flown to Jodhpur, Rajasthan. She described a heavy police presence in Wangchuk’s village of Uletokpo, located around 60 km from Leh, where hundreds of officers were deployed for the operation.
UN Security Council rejects Russia and China’s bid to delay Iran sanctions
In international developments, the UN Security Council on September 26 rejected a last-minute proposal by Russia and China to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme. The resolution, aimed at delaying the enforcement of sanctions outlined in Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal, failed to secure the nine votes needed to block the measures. Western nations said weeks of negotiations did not produce a “concrete” agreement, paving the way for sanctions to take effect as scheduled on Saturday.
These developments highlight both domestic unrest in India and ongoing tensions in global diplomacy, reflecting the complex interplay of security, activism, and international negotiations.