Leh: Soon after Social reformist from Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk informed that he has been put under ‘Unofficial House Arrest’, Leh Police clarified the fact that the move was to bring him to safer place.
While speaking to media persons, District Police Leh stated that they have just implemented the District Magisterial orders, since Sonam Wangchuk was not permitted to hold fast on the hill top he had asked permission for.
“Instead the district administration has advised Sonam Wangchuk to hold climate fast in the given place as his chosen place is not conducive so any human activity amid minus 40 degrees Celsius temperature,” District Police stated.
The police added that, dispute advice by the district administration, Sonam Wangchuk resisted and continued his fast in the hill top, and they have bring him in the safe premises.
“Sonam Wangchuk can and is free to continue his climate fast and raise his demands here,” the Police officer added.
