Srinagar, Sep 26 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk is “deeply disturbing”, terming the climate activist as a lifelong advocate of peace.

“Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest is deeply disturbing. A lifelong advocate of peace, sustainability and truth is being punished merely for demanding that promises be kept,” Mufti said in a post on X.

The former chief minister said the situation in Leh, following Wednesday’s violence, was a grim echo of what Kashmir has endured. Show Full Article

“Today, Leh is under curfew with internet shut down a grim echo of what Kashmir has long endured. In today’s India, speaking truth to power comes at a heavy cost or how else could a man who stood for peace and non violence his entire life end up behind bars?” she asked.

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