At around 7 am on Saturday, Sonam Wangchuk
At around 7 am on Saturday, Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28, was removed from Jantar Mantar by Delhi Police and transferred to hospital under heavy security in compliance with the Delhi High Court's directions. Protesters were unaware initially but later grew agitated, raising slogans against police suppression of democratic dissent. Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party, stepped out during the incident and returned to announce his own hunger strike. Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital in weak condition due to prolonged fasting and dehydration, requiring continuous medical treatment.
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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