Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest: Wife Gitanjali Angmo Talks 2 Months of Court Battles, Trolls, Media Trials

Two months after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo breaks her silence in this powerful, emotional, and deeply personal interview. From locking horns with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over alleged detention irregularities to confronting media trials, social media trolls, and the shocking inclusion of YouTube troll videos in the detention order, Gitanjali offers a rare inside look into the fight for justice. In this exclusive conversation with The Quint, she opens up about: -The meetings with Sonam Wangchuk inside prison -Her personal struggles since his detention -The emotional toll and the pressure of constant surveillance -How misinformation, hate content, and “troll videos” found their way into official government paperwork -Life after Sonam’s arrest and the legal battle ahead -Sonam Wangchuk’s climate activism — why he became a target, and what his work means for Ladakh, the Himalayas, and India -Why his two months in jail mark a turning point in India’s climate rights movement From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint