Sonam Wangchuk said that his struggle was not only for personal justice but also to ensure broader gains for environmental and regional causes, and expressed hope that the process would guide future use of laws like the NSA.

This upgrade is expected to benefit not only the local population but also thousands of pilgrims visiting the area, especially during festivals like Kartik Purnima and Shivratri.

The weather department has also issued yellow alerts for Thursday and Friday, warning of wind speeds touching 40-50 kmph, alongside multiple spells of light rainfall.