Police Remove Protesters from Jantar Mantar After Sonam Wangchuk Shifted to Hospital
Tension escalated at Jantar Mantar after social activist Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike for nearly three weeks, was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital following concerns over his health. Acting after the Delhi High Court's directions and medical advice, Delhi Police cleared the protest site and detained several demonstrators.
Videos circulating online show police removing women protesters who refused to leave the protest venue, with some being physically carried away. Protesters raised slogans and accused authorities of suppressing the movement, while police maintained that the action was taken solely to ensure Wangchuk received urgent medical treatment and to clear the area peacefully.
Hospital sources say Wangchuk is conscious, under close medical observation, and his condition is currently stable. The incident has intensified debate over the handling of peaceful protests, with supporters vowing to continue the movement.