October 3, 2024 4:46 PM

Sonam Wangchuk released from detention as Delhi Police withdraws prohibitory order

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from detention on Thursday after the Delhi Police withdrew its prohibitory orders on public assembly. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Delhi High Court that the prohibitory order issued on September 30 had been withdrawn due to "changed circumstances" in a subsequent order dated October 2. The court was hearing Public Interest Litigations (PILs) seeking the release of approximately 120 individuals from Ladakh, including Wangchuk, who had ...