India, Oct. 3 -- Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) by the Ladakh administration, LiveLaw reported on Friday.

The activist was detained days after violence rocked Leh as protestors seeking statehood for Ladakh clashed with cops. Wangchuk has been at the forefront of the statehood demands and calls seeking extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh.

More details to follow.

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