New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after spending 21 days on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with Delhi Police stating that the move was made following medical advice and in accordance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court.
Wangchuk has been leading a demonstration alongside members of CJP, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities surrounding the NEET-UG examination paper leak. His prolonged fast had raised concerns about his health, prompting judicial intervention earlier this week.
The Delhi High Court had directed authorities to carry out daily medical examinations of the activist, stressing that the life of every citizen must be protected. The court instructed officials to closely monitor his condition and ensure that appropriate medical treatment was provided whenever required.
Following the court’s directions, police personnel arrived at the protest venue on Saturday and escorted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital. Footage from the site showed officers entering the stage area before taking the activist away for medical care.
In a statement shared on X, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) said Wangchuk’s transfer to the hospital was carried out after doctors expressed concern over his deteriorating physical condition. The police maintained that the decision was solely aimed at ensuring timely medical attention.
The incident triggered fresh protests from members of CJP. Abhijeet Dipke, the organisation’s founder, was briefly taken into custody during the operation before being released. After his release, Dipke alleged on X that he had been assaulted while in police custody, although the claim has not been independently verified.
Speaking to supporters, Dipke said the removal of Wangchuk from the protest venue would not weaken the movement. He announced that demonstrators would continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar and proceed with a march towards Parliament on July 20, accusing the authorities of attempting to suppress a peaceful campaign.
The organisation also levelled further allegations against the police. Spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that students present at the protest site were subjected to a lathi charge during the operation. Another spokesperson, Ashutosh Ranka, alleged that access roads leading to Jantar Mantar had been barricaded, preventing supporters from reaching the venue. He appealed to citizens across the country to organise peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the ongoing agitation.
Delhi Police have not responded publicly to the allegations made by the protest organisers. Meanwhile, Wangchuk continues to receive treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, while organisers have indicated that their campaign over the NEET-UG controversy will continue despite his removal from the protest site.
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