Wangchuk
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Wangchuk, 59, an environmental advocate who became a key figure in Ladakh's movement for greater autonomy, was held in September and later charged under India's National Security Act following protests that left four people dead and dozens wounded.
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New Delhi had blamed the violence on "provocative speeches" by Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike demanding either full federal statehood for Ladakh or constitutional protections for its tribal communities, land and fragile environment.
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The home ministry said in a statement Saturday it had decided to end Wangchuk's detention "with immediate effect" after "due consideration".
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It is not clear if the charges against Wangchuk were dropped.
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Mustafa Haji, a lawyer for the Leh Apex Body -- which spearheaded last year's protests -- said Wangchuk was released from jail in the western city of Jodhpur soon after.
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