‘Free-Flowing Chat Without…’: Sonam Wangchuk's Wife Shares Moment With Activist After His Release

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 13:38 IST

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act with immediate effect.

A day after his release, Wangchuk’s wife, Geetanjali J Angmo, shared a post on X describing their first relaxed conversation after months of restricted jail meetings.

“After a long time had a free-flowing chat with @Wangchuk66 without glancing at the scary clock every now and then to make the most of the fleeting 60 minutes as in jail! Taking him for a health check-up as per the strong recommendations of our family doctor. He will be under medical observation for 36 hours in a good hospital!" she wrote on X while sharing photos.

Wangchuk was released from jail around 1:30 pm on Saturday following an order from the Union government. The formalities were completed by his wife, who had travelled to Jodhpur for the process.

Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha, who was leading the legal fight in the Supreme Court for Sonam Wangchuk’s release, said, “I am glad that the Government of India has notified the release of Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Sonam was detained in Ladakh on September 26. Sonam’s actions were misunderstood. He is an icon of climate change and glaciers. A real nationalist."

Wangchuk was arrested on September 26, 2025, under the National Security Act on the orders of the Leh district magistrate to maintain public order after protests in Leh demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

The protests had turned violent, leaving more than 45 people injured, including 22 police personnel. Authorities had accused Wangchuk of inciting unrest through provocative speeches during his campaign and hunger strike supporting the demands.

An engineer, innovator and education reformer from Ladakh, Wangchuk was detained while on his way to address a press conference and was later shifted to Jodhpur Central Jail.

The Union Home Ministry said the decision to revoke his detention was taken to foster peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh and to enable constructive dialogue with all stakeholders. The government also reiterated its commitment to ensuring necessary safeguards for the region.

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