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Gitanjali Angmo has made serious allegations against the central government regarding police actions in Ladakh. She directly compared the current situation to British colonial rule, claiming administrators are misusing local police. The wife of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk strongly denied accusations that he had contact with Pakistani intelligence. Meanwhile, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor expressed optimism about resolving the situation through dialogue with protest leaders.

Key Points: Sonam Wangchuk Wife Gitanjali Angmo Alleges Police Oppression in Ladakh

  • Gitanjali Angmo compares current Ladakh administration to British colonial rule
  • She refutes allegations of Wangchuk's contact with Pakistani intelligence
  • Angmo accuses police of having agenda against Sixth Schedule implementation
  • Ladakh LG expresses hope for resolution through dialogue with protest leaders
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Is India really free?: Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo alleges police oppression in Ladakh

Gitanjali Angmo compares Ladakh situation to British India, accuses MHA of misusing police and framing Wangchuk as anti-national amid NSA detention.

"Is India really free? Today, a dozen administrators are misusing 2400 Ladakhi police to oppress and torture 3 lakh Ladakhis - Gitanjali Angmo"

Leh, October 2

Wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk and CEO of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HAIL), Gitanjali J Angmo, on Thursday slammed the Centre and alleged police torture against the people of Ladakh after the September 24 violence in the Union Territory.

Comparing the current situation in Ladakh to that during British India, she said that the Union Home Ministry is "misusing" the Ladakh Police.

"Is India really free? In 1857, 24,000 Britishers used 135,000 Indian sepoys to oppress 300 million Indians under orders from the Queen. Today, a dozen administrators are misusing 2400 Ladakhi police to oppress and torture 3 lakh Ladakhis under the orders of the MHA," Gitanjali wrote on X.

Angmo's criticism of the MHA and the police comes amid curfew in Leh and police firing as a response to the violence on September 24.

Following Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the National Security Act (NSA), Gitanjali Angmo has refuted the allegations against Wangchuk being in touch with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative, and accused the Ladakh police of working with an "agenda".

"Whatever the DGP is saying, he has an agenda. They don't want to implement the 6th Schedule under any circumstances and want to make someone a scapegoat," she alleged.

Speaking to ANI, Gitanjali said that they attended a climate change conference organised by the United Nations and a Pakistani media outlet.

She said, "This is absolutely wrong and false, we condemn it to the core. A narrative is being formed to frame someone. When the UT government was buying Chinese tablets, he (Wangchuk) was talking about tackling China not with bullets but with a wallet. How can such a person be anti-national?"

"In February, we went to a conference organised by the UN and Dawn media on climate change. If India plays cricket with China, will the players and cricket bodies be anti-national? A conference on glaciers which provide water to all the countries from Bangladesh to Afghanistan... If a person participates in such a conference, will he be an ISI agent? What is the evidence behind it? They are saying a Pakistani entered here, so the MHA should answer."

Meanwhile, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (LG) Kavinder Gupta emphasised that the Central government is working to "fulfil all the hopes of Ladakh" and expressed hope that the "matter will be resolved soon".

"They (Ladakh leaders who were part of protests) are engaging in talks with the administration, and given current events, we can also have discussions at the table. Once such an environment is fostered, we will begin the dialogue. The administration tried to represent the interests of the people... I've been here for the past two months, and I haven't turned down any meetings. People listen to what I say and work towards solutions," Gupta said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Ladakh multiple times, I've seen how passionate locals are about their land and environment. Climate change conferences are global platforms - attending them doesn't make anyone anti-national. The government needs to provide concrete evidence for such serious allegations.
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Priya S
While I respect Sonam Wangchuk's environmental work, national security cannot be compromised. The NSA is used for serious threats. Let's trust our institutions until proven otherwise. The cricket analogy doesn't hold - sports diplomacy is different from intelligence matters.
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Arjun K
The 6th Schedule implementation has been a long-standing demand. If the government has genuine concerns about development and security, they should have an open dialogue rather than using force. This heavy-handed approach only creates more distrust. 😔
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Michael C
Having worked in border areas, I understand the sensitivity. But we must remember that Ladakh is strategically crucial. The government's actions might be precautionary given the China-Pakistan dynamics. Still, due process and transparency are essential in a democracy.
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Kavya N
Gitanjali Angmo makes valid points about climate conferences being international platforms. Glaciers in Ladakh affect multiple countries - discussing their preservation is a global responsibility, not anti-national activity. The government should clarify the actual security concerns rather than making vague allegations.

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