After six months of detention, the activist and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has been released. The Government revoked the NSA slapped on him even as the Supreme Court continued to hear the Habeas Corpus writ filed by his wife, and the next hearing was slated for March 17.  Sonam Wangchuk is much revered and a respected public figure known for his work on education, sustainability, and Himalayan ecology. He is also known for the Gandhian way of life and protesting for the just cause in a peaceful manner. Wangchuk is also a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, given to distinguish individuals with an incredible track record in public service. He was detained in September under the stringent provisions of the National Security Act after protests in Ladakh turned........

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