Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that authorities placed him under house arrest in Leh after he opposed the December LAHDC elections. He alleged that armed guards surrounded his residence and demanded the release of a judicial inquiry report. Leh: Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday claimed that authorities have placed him under house arrest in Leh after he and other regional representatives demanded the postponement of the Ladakh Autonomous.