By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
The centre on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was lodged in Jodhpur jail since September.
“The Government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh so as to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders. In furtherance of this objective, and after due consideration, the Government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act,” the Government said in a statement.
He was released from the Jodhpur jail in the afternoon.
In the backdrop of the serious law and order situation that arose in Leh on 24 September 2025, Wangchuk was detained on 26 September 2025 under the provisions of the National Security Act (NSA) pursuant to an order issued by the District Magistrate, Leh, with a view to maintaining public order.
The statement said the Government has been actively engaging with various stakeholders and community leaders in Ladakh with a view to addressing the aspirations and concerns of the people of the region. However, the prevailing atmosphere of bandhs and protests has been detrimental to the peace-loving character of the society and has adversely affected various sections of the community, including students, job aspirants, businesses, tour operators and tourists and overall economy, it said.
The Government also reiterated its commitment to providing all necessary safeguards for Ladakh. The government said it remains hopeful that the issues concerning the region will be resolved through constructive engagement and dialogue, including through the mechanism of the High-Powered Committee as well as other appropriate platforms.