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In a major development in the Ladakh agitation, the Centre has revoked the detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk who had been jailed for nearly six months under the National Security Act. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs after months of protests and legal challenges. Wangchuk had been detained following violent demonstrations in Leh linked to demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh. The agitation had highlighted concerns about ecological protection, jobs and local rights in the Himalayan region. The detention was challenged before the Supreme Court of India, which raised questions about evidence used in the case. With the detention now revoked, the government says its focus is on restoring normalcy, rebuilding trust and promoting constructive dialogue with stakeholders in Ladakh.