The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Gitanjali Angmo’s plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. The matter will now be heard on February 26, as the Centre defends the detention citing national security concerns.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk told the Supreme Court that despite winning 30 nation-building awards and openly opposing violence, he is being portrayed as a criminal under the National Security Act. His wife has challenged the detention, arguing that key videos showing his appeal for peace were withheld from the defence.