Leh: Geetanjali Angmo, wife of renowned Ladakh environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA), has completely rejected the serious allegations leveled against him. Angmo clarified that her husband has no links to Pakistan and that the allegations of violence and financial irregularities are baseless.
Speaking to the media in Leh, Geetanjali Angmo stated that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is responsible for the worsening situation. She stated that tensions escalated after tear gas shells were fired at youth, leading to a worsening situation.
Angmo stressed that Sonam Wangchuk is dedicated to patriotism and has always conducted his protests peacefully.
Gitanjali stated that Sonam’s entire life has been dedicated to scientific and peaceful efforts against climate change. He has deep faith in the country’s Constitution and democracy. Regarding questions raised about Sonam’s participation in the “Breathe Pakistan” conference held in Pakistan in February, Geetanjali stated that it was a multinational environmental event organized under the aegis of the United Nations, whose sole purpose was to discuss issues of environmental protection and air pollution.
Geetanjali Angmo also has a unique background. She was born into a Punjabi Jain family in Balasore, Odisha. After graduating in Physics, she earned an MBA and then left her corporate job to work in the fields of education, social reform, and innovation in Ladakh. It was in Ladakh that she met Sonam Wangchuk, where they together founded the Himalayan Institute of Alliance (HIAL).
Geetanjali says that this is a time for peace and understanding, not false accusations and violence. She hopes that the truth will soon emerge and her husband will be vindicated.
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