Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with several protesters taking part in a ‘Chalo Dilli’ march, remained in police detention late Tuesday, over 24 hours after they were detained at the Singhu border on Monday night.

Efforts to keep march from Leh to New Delhi non-controversial came to nought with the detention of hundred-odd Ladakhis on Monday evening

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and various others from Ladakh who have been detained at Singhu Border

Environment activist from Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk who was on a peaceful march along with his supporters to the national capital, was detained by Delhi police at the Singhu border on Monday night, the activist informed from his X handle.

Sonam Wanchuk's supporters, who were also detained, have been kept at several other police stations at Delhi borders.

Delhi Police detained Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 participants at Singhu border for allegedly violating prohibitory orders amid the 'Chalo Delhi Climate March.' Police cited concerns over potential disruptions due to the sensitive climate around various social issues as the reason for the action.

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised the Delhi Police's detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters at the Singhu border

According to Delhi Police sources, the detained people, including Wangchuk, have taken to Alipur and other police stations along the city border

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters were detained by Delhi Police at the Singhu border on Monday night. Section 163 of the BNS has been imposed at Delhi borders, said Delhi Police.

According to Delhi Police sources, the detained people, including Wangchuk, will be taken to different police stations along the city border.