The arrest of Sonam Wangchuk amid the ongoing protest in Ladakh has fuelled political controversy. Wagchuk, who has been arrested under the stringent National Security Act, was allegedly involved in intensifying the protest, which later turned violent. Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Saturday condemned the climate activist's arrest and demanded his release, reported news agency ANI.

While speaking to the media, the Congress Spokesperson said that Wangchuk's arrest "is unfair and undemocratic".