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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk, who has been fasting since June 28.

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Who
Sonam Wangchuk
What
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk, who has been fasting since June 28.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:21:32 GMT · 2h 0m ago
Where
Delhi ·
Why
The petitioner cited Wangchuk's significant weight loss of 8.5 kg and severe health risks, requesting hospitalization and force-feeding.
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The petition highlights the critical health status of an individual undertaking a hunger strike, prompting legal intervention for potential medical treatment.

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