**Sonam Wangchuk Under Investigation for Pakistan Links: Ladakh DGP**
*By Snehil Singh | September 27, 2025 | 4:05 PM*
Ladakh’s Director General of Police (DGP), SD Singh Jamwal, has announced that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is currently under investigation for alleged connections with Pakistan. The DGP revealed, “We arrested a Pakistan PIO in the recent past who was reporting back across. We have a record of this.”
Jamwal further accused Wangchuk of inciting violence in Leh on Wednesday, an event that resulted in four deaths and several injuries.
### Legal Actions and Suspicious Foreign Visits
Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act and transferred to a jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The DGP stated that investigations are ongoing regarding possible foreign funding and potential violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Highlighting Wangchuk’s foreign visits as suspicious, Jamwal mentioned his participation in an event organized by Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper and a trip to Bangladesh as part of the inquiry.
### Accusations of Deliberate Provocation
According to the DGP, Wangchuk attempted to “hijack the platform” and disrupt dialogue between the Central government and local representatives. Despite being aware of an informal meeting scheduled for September 25, Wangchuk reportedly continued his hunger strike.
Jamwal alleged that this was a “deliberate attempt to vitiate the atmosphere through provocative videos and statements,” which ultimately led to the violence on Wednesday.
### Ongoing Investigation and Foreign Hand Suspected
The DGP cited Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta’s comments about a possible foreign hand behind the unrest. Notably, three Nepalese citizens were hospitalized with bullet injuries during the violence.
Authorities have so far arrested 50 individuals connected to the incident, including at least six suspected ringleaders. The investigation into the involvement of other individuals remains active.
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Stay tuned for updates as the probe continues.
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