India, March 14 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be released after spending nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act, the Union government has confirmed.

The decision was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which said the detention order had been withdrawn after due consideration.

Authorities stated that Wangchuk had already completed almost half of the maximum permissible detention period under the NSA.

The ministry said the government had therefore decided to revoke the order with immediate effect.

In its official statement, the Centre emphasised its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Ladakh while encouraging dialogue with all stakeholders in the region.

According to the Home M...