Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has sharply criticised the police crackdown in Ladakh, raising questions about India&rsquo;s freedom.
In a post on X, Angmo drew a comparison to colonial times, stating, &ldquo;In 1857, 24,000 Britishers used 135,000 Indian sepoys to oppress 300 million Indians. 
Today, a dozen administrators are misusing 2,400 Ladakhi police to oppress 3 lakh Ladakhis under MHA orders.&rdquo;
Her comments come amid the ongoing curfew in Leh and reports of police firing following the September 24 violence. 
Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for his involvement in protests demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, including the implementation of the Sixth Schedule.
Angmo accused the Union home ministry of misusing Ladakh Police and alleged that her husband was being politically targeted. 
She also dismissed allegations linking Wangchuk to Pakistan, calling them &ldquo;false and defamatory.&rdquo;
&ldquo;It was a scientific conference on Himalayan glaciers, not a political summit. If India plays cricket with Pakistan, does that make our players ISI agents?&rdquo; she questioned.
Meanwhile, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta assured that the Centre is actively working to address the region&rsquo;s concerns and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution soon.

Gitanjali J Angmo speaks amid Ladakh unrest

Ladakh activist’s wife slams police crackdown, questions India’s freedom

Wangchuk’s Wife Criticises Ladakh Police Crackdown

Ladakh activist’s wife slams police crackdown, questions India’s freedom

October 2, 2025 | 23:00 IST