Leaders of the Kargil Democratic Alliance have demanded jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk's release, questioning India's cricket matches with Pakistan. They asked why Wangchuk was being linked with Pakistan just because he attended a conference on climate change in Islamabad. They said the activist's professional visit was being politicised even as India continues to play cricket with Pakistan despite severe tensions between the neighbouring countries. Wangchuk was arrested last week under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) after violent protests in Ladakh claimed the lives of four people.

What did Wangchuk's supporters say?

A group of activists from Ladakh addressed the media in capital Delhi and said Wangchuk should be immediately freed. Sajjad Kargili of the alliance told reporter

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