Sonam Wangchuk, on hunger strike for 20 days, taken to hospital by Delhi Police

The activist had been on a hunger strike at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June 28. The Delhi Police said the action was taken in accordance with the orders of the Delhi High Court and expert medical advice concerning the 59-year-old's deteriorating health condition.Activist Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital by the police from New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where he was staging a hunger strikeActivist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June 28, was removed from the protest site on Saturday and taken to the hospital by the Delhi Police.In a tweet, the police said the action was taken in accordance with orders from the Delhi High Court and expert medical advice concerning the 59-year-old's deteriorating health condition."As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advise due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care. While complying with the orders of Hon’ble High Court the protestors tried to create obstruction, in which slight commotion ensued, however police took maximum restrain and undertook the exercise safely. We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest," Delhi Police said in its statement.Wanghchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar came two days after the Centre told the High Court that it would provide any required medical intervention to him on the basis of advice of doctors monitoring his health. The submission was made as the court heard a plea seeking urgent medical care for the Ladakhi activist amid growing concerns over his health. Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP's) chief spokesperson, Saurav Das, shared on X a video that captured the chaos when cops, some in uniform and others in civilian clothes, made their way to the stage at the protest site to take Wangchuk to the hospital.This is a developing story. It will be updated. - EndsPublished On: Jul 18, 2026 07:33 IST