India, March 15 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Jail on Saturday after the Centre revoked his detention under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), six months after he was held following violence in Ladakh last September.

In a statement issued in the morning, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said it had decided to end Wangchuk's detention "with immediate effect" after "due consideration".

"The government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability and mutual trust in Ladakh. In furtherance of this objective.the government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect," it said.

Officials in Jodhpur confirmed that the 59-year-old was released in the ...