India, Sept. 27 -- The Opposition on Friday slammed the Centre over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, alleging that the move "exposes the government's witch-hunting agenda" and termed it an "abysmal failure" to maintain law and order in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The Congress said it was done to divert attention and responsibility from the BJP's "abysmal failure" to maintain law and order and ensure security of life and property in Ladakh.

Being a Union Territory, law and order in Ladakh comes under the Lieutenant Governor, who is appointed by the Centre.

In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh, said, "The Indian National Congress condemns the arrest of noted environmentalist ...