SRINAGAR: Ladakh Police on Wednesday removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from a protest site and escorted him to his residence, advising him to remain at home in view of prohibitory orders regulating public gatherings amid the ongoing election exercise.
In a public intimation, Ladakh Police said the preventive action was taken in compliance with orders issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, Union Territory of Ladakh, and the District Magistrate, Leh, restricting public rallies, protests and other gatherings within the municipal limits of Leh.
The police said the action was taken under the powers vested in the competent authority by the prevailing prohibitory orders to prevent any potential breach of public order and maintain peace and tranquillity.
Wangchuk has been advised to stay at his residence, the intimation said.
The police also appealed to the public to strictly comply with the prohibitory orders in view of the ongoing Panchayat, Municipal and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) elections.
Residents have been urged to refrain from activities that could disturb public peace or affect law and order.
