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Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar by police after a 20-day hunger strike and shifted to a hospital.
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Jantar Mantar, Delhi
Who
Sonam Wangchuk, Police
What
Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar by police after a 20-day hunger strike and shifted to a hospital.
When
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:28:16 GMT · 1h 20m ago
Where
Jantar Mantar, Delhi ·
Why
Police cited Delhi High Court directions and Wangchuk's deteriorating health as reasons for his removal.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his hunger strike site marks the end of a 20-day protest. The action was taken due to health concerns and court directives.
Story chain
8 events in this thread- War & Conflict24m agoSonam Wangchuk was shifted to a hospital for essential medical care on the 21st day of his hunger strike, following expert medical advice and court orders.Open article
- War & Conflict39m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital by the Delhi Police after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike.Open article
- War & Conflict57m agoClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.Open article
- Currently Reading1h 20m agoSonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar by police after a 20-day hunger strike and shifted to a hospital.
- War & Conflict1h 43m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the hospital by police on day 21 of his hunger strike.Open article
- War & Conflict1h 44m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar and taken to hospital.Open article
- War & Conflict2h 24m agoSonam Wangchuk's hunger strike entered its 21st day, with the activist acknowledging the physical toll but stating he would not back down.Open article
- War & Conflict4h 43m agoActivist Sonam Wangchuk is on the 20th day of his hunger strike and plans a peaceful march to Parliament on Monday.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/shorts/cities/delhi/day-20-of-hunger-strike-wangchuk-vows-to-stay-alive-march-to-parliament-on-monday-10791808/
- HIGHHindustan Timeshttps://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-hunger-strike-day-21-live-updates-cjp-protest-at-jantar-mantar-environmentalist-wangchuk-health-latest-101784336634328.html
- HIGHTimes of Indiahttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sonam-wangchuk-removed-from-jantar-mantar-on-day-21-of-hunger-strike-taken-to-hospital-chaos-erupts/articleshow/132472531.cms
- HIGHThe Indian Expresshttps://indianexpress.com/article/india/police-move-sonam-wangchuk-to-hospital-from-jantar-mantar-after-20-day-fast-10791928/
- HIGHNewsXhttps://www.newsx.com/india/after-20-day-hunger-strike-sonam-wangchuk-removed-from-jantar-mantar-by-police-heres-how-it-unfolded-249726/
- HIGHFree Press Journalhttps://www.freepressjournal.in/india/sonam-wangchuk-hospitalised-after-20-day-hunger-strike-security-tightened-ahead-of-july-20-parliament-march-video
- HIGHFree Press Journalhttps://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chaos-at-jantar-mantar-sonam-wangchuk-hospitalised-after-20-day-hunger-strike-security-tightened-ahead-of-july-20-parliament-march-video
- HIGHIndia Todayhttps://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/sonam-wangchuk-taken-hospital-jantar-mantar-protest-cjp-cockroach-janta-party-hunger-strike-2950495-2026-07-18