Hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk removed by Delhi Police in civilian clothes
Sonam Wangchuk, on a 20-day hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak allegations, was removed by the Delhi Police in civilian clothes and taken to Safdarjung Hospital under High Court orders due to his deteriorating health. Despite protests, Wangchuk was admitted peacefully with stable vitals. The police appealed for protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar.
26 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
After a 26-day hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk confronted police at Safdarjung Hospital following a court order granting him permission to transfer to Medanta Hospital.
— The Hindu
Sonam Wangchuk, after a 26-day fast, will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, 2026, to visit Rajghat before returning to Ladakh.
5 AUG 2026
— BBC
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk's 26-day hunger strike, part of the "cockroach" movement, prompted government actions but did not address underlying unemployment issues.
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