LEH, November 11: Ladakh Police on Wednesday removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site and escorted him to his residence, advising him to remain at home in view of the prohibitory orders currently in force in Leh.
According to a public intimation issued by Ladakh Police, the preventive action was taken in compliance with prohibitory orders issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, and the District Magistrate, Leh, regulating public rallies, protests and other public gatherings within the limits of Leh Municipality during the ongoing election process.
Police stated that Wangchuk was advised to stay at his residence to prevent any potential violation of the prohibitory orders and to maintain public peace and tranquillity.
The police have urged the general public to strictly comply with the prohibitory orders in view of the ongoing Panchayat, Municipal and LAHDC elections in Ladakh and refrain from activities that could disturb public peace and law and order.

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