Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of the arrested Ladakhi activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has strongly refuted the charges against her husband, calling them "flimsy, childish, and baseless". Wangchuk was arrested following protests in Ladakh regarding statehood and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, with authorities alleging he incited violence.

Angmo has been vocal in her defense of Wangchuk, claiming that the allegations against him are unfounded and that his detention is illegal and arbitrary. She has approached the Supreme Court seeking his release. According to Angmo, the charges stem from a misinterpretation of his words and a disregard for his decades of grassroots work. She argues that Wangchuk's activism, which employs peaceful Gandhian methods of protest, falls within his constitutional rights to free speech and assembly.

She also claimed that the government has taken his words out of context, dismissing decades of his grassroots work, and used baseless allegations to frame him. Angmo highlighted the struggles of Ladakh's youth, restoration of internet access, and the challenges of accessing legal documents, emphasizing that peaceful protests were met with disproportionate force.

Angmo has further alleged that the current situation is a "witch hunt" that began four years ago when Wangchuk started advocating for a legislature in the Union Territory and the Sixth Schedule. She stated that after her husband’s arrest, no official has contacted her.

Adding to the difficulties, Angmo claimed she was placed under "virtual house arrest" and prevented from traveling or meeting people. She also raised concerns about Wangchuk's transfer to a jail in Jodhpur, over 1,000 kilometers away from Leh, describing it as an arbitrary move designed to isolate him. She has also alleged that false narratives and allegations have been circulated in the media, including dangerous claims of links to foreign entities intended to stigmatize environmental activism.

The Ladakh administration, however, maintains that Wangchuk's detention was lawful and necessary to prevent activities prejudicial to the security of the state and public order. They asserted that all procedures were followed and that Wangchuk was informed of the grounds for his detention and his right to make a representation, which he has not done.

The Supreme Court has granted Angmo permission to amend her petition to challenge the grounds of detention. The case is ongoing, with a hearing scheduled for October 29. Angmo continues to assert that Wangchuk is not a threat to national security and is calling for his unconditional release.