Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised as health deteriorates after 20-day hunger strike; Delhi Police asks protestors to 'peacefully' vacate Jantar Mantar
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Delhi Police move Sonam Wangchuk to hospital, say protesters tried to block transfer Photograph: (ANI)
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital after Delhi Police said his health had deteriorated during his indefinite hunger strike, adding that the transfer was carried out on medical advice and in compliance with Delhi HC directions.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital on Friday (Jul 17) night after Delhi Police said his health had deteriorated during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. In a statement, police said the decision was taken on the advice of medical experts and in compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court. However, protestors from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) claim that "Delhi Police has picked up Sonam Wangchuk forcefully".
In a statement on X, Delhi Police said, “As per orders of the Hon'ble High Court and on expert medical advice, due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care.”
Protestors tried to stop police from shifting Wangchuk to hospital
Police said some protesters attempted to prevent the transfer, leading to a brief commotion at the protest site.
"While complying with the orders of the Hon'ble High Court, the protestors tried to create obstruction, in which slight commotion ensued. However, police exercised maximum restraint and undertook the exercise safely," the statement said.
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Authorities also appealed to demonstrators to peacefully vacate Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk admitted to Safdarjung hospital
In a statement on X, Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo, revealed that the climate activist has been admitted to Safdarjung hospital. She warned authorities that nothing should be done to break Wangchuk's fast forcibly. “Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenous without take consent from me, his family and his doctors who have been monitoring his health for the past 20 days,” she said.
