'Attempts to instigate public': Sonam Wangchuk faces 60-day restrictions on movement in Leh amid opposition to polls

NewsIndia News'Attempts to instigate public': Sonam Wangchuk faces 60-day restrictions on movement in Leh amid opposition to polls 'Attempts to instigate public': Sonam Wangchuk faces 60-day restrictions on movement in Leh amid opposition to polls Edited by Aastha Jha / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 12, 2026, 18:11 IST Ladakh administration restricts Sonam Wangchuk’s movement for 60 days, citing public order concerns and the ongoing election process NEW DELHI: The Ladakh administration has imposed restrictions on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s movement in Leh for 60 days, citing concerns over public order and the peaceful conduct of the ongoing electoral process.An order issued by the office of the additional district magistrate, Leh, on Wednesday said the restrictions were based on a report submitted by the senior superintendent of police, Leh, on November 11.The police officer had sought preventive measures against Wangchuk, alleging that his activities and previous conduct, including attempts to "mobilise and instigate" the public, had affected public order in the district.The order said there was apprehension that Wangchuk’s future programmes, demonstrations, hunger strikes and public gatherings could again disturb public peace and tranquillity.

It also cited the possibility of such activities affecting elections to the Municipal Committee, Panchayats and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh.Invoking Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the administration directed Wangchuk not to engage in activities or organise or participate in any unauthorised rally, procession or public gathering that could lead to a breach of public peace, disturb tranquillity or obstruct the ongoing electoral process in Leh district.

The restrictions will take immediate effect and remain in force for 60 days, unless withdrawn or modified earlier in accordance with the law. The order also noted that the Model Code of Conduct is already in force in the district following directions from the State Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer, Ladakh.Opposition to poll schedule InsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig Development Get the latest India News and Live updates.

Download the TOI app. Aastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.

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