Sonam Wangchuk Accuses Ladakh Admin Of ‘Witch-Hunting’, Seeks President Murmu’s Intervention

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has accused the Ladakh administration of “witch-hunting” him and harassing institutions associated with him. In a message to President Droupadi Murmu, Wangchuk alleged that Ladakh had become a “police state” and raised concerns over democratic rights, social media scrutiny and the administration’s policies. The allegations come amid an ongoing land dispute involving the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), founded by Wangchuk. The administration has accused the institute of occupying land without clearing its dues and has directed it not to begin school activities until the High Court decides the matter.