Sonam Wangchuk Asked To Stay Home Amid Election Restrictions In Leh, Police Cites Public Order

Ladakh Police has removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site and escorted him to his residence, advising him to stay at home. In a public intimation issued on Wednesday, the police said the action was taken in compliance with prohibitory orders issued by the Chief Electoral Officer of the Union Territory of Ladakh and the District Magistrate of Leh. These orders regulate public rallies, protests and other gatherings within Leh Municipal limits in view of the ongoing Panchayat, municipal and LAHDC elections.

Removed From Protest Site

According to the police statement, Wangchuk was removed from the protest site as a preventive measure and escorted to his residence.

The police said he had been advised to remain at home in accordance with the prohibitory orders currently in force in Leh. The statement did not specify how long Wangchuk was expected to stay at his residence.

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Police Cites Public Order

Ladakh Police said the action was taken under the powers vested in the competent authority under the prevailing prohibitory orders.

It added that the objective was to prevent any potential breach of public order and maintain peace and tranquillity.

The police also advised the general public to strictly follow the restrictions imposed in view of the Panchayat, municipal and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections.

Residents were asked to refrain from activities that could disturb public peace or affect law and order.

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