Sonam Wangchuk removed from protest site to hospital; Police appeal to the protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar
Reports said Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi"s Safdarjung Hospital, adding that he is conscious and his vital signs are stable.
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a 20-day hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, has been removed from the protest site and taken to the hospital. Police landed at the protest site early on Saturday, July 18, morning, and shifted Wangchuk to the hospital. The activist was protesting against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.
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Reports said Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, adding that he is conscious and his vital signs are stable. The police have also appealed to the protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar peacefully.
On Friday, doctors who checked on Wangchuk had described his condition as an emergency with a fear of his organs failing. Daily medical bulletins had raised concerns over Sonam Wangchuk's health. A medical update two days ago had said that the activist had lost over 8 kilos and his health was deteriorating.
The protest at Jantar Mantar was started by the online satirical movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who are demanding educational reforms in India. Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP's immediate demand is the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.
In a statement, Delhi Police said that it has acted in accordance with the orders of the High Court and on expert medical advice due to the deteriorating health condition of Sonam Wangchuk. "Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care," the police statement said.
Reports said Wangchuk has been admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, adding that he is conscious and his vital signs are stable. The police have also appealed to the protesters to vacate Jantar Mantar peacefully.
"While complying with the orders of the Hon'ble High Court, the protesters tried to create an obstruction, in which a slight commotion ensued. Police, however, exercised maximum restraint and undertook the exercise safely. We request the protesters at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest."
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#WATCH | DCP New Delhi, Sachin Sharma says, "In compliance with the Honorable High Court's order, and based on health conditions and medical advice, Mr Sonam Wangchuk has been moved from here to an appropriate government hospital for much-needed medical intervention and is… https://t.co/uWMVZOykIH pic.twitter.com/RZbVUvtZZb
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The police action came ahead of the hearing in the Delhi High Court over deteriorating health. The court had, two days ago, directed authorities to conduct daily clinical health checks on climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Observing that "the life of any citizen is precious", the court ordered regular medical monitoring and necessary medical intervention. The High Court had told the Centre that "anything and everything should be done to protect Wangchuk's life".
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On Friday, doctors who checked on Wangchuk had described his condition as an emergency with a fear of his organs failing. Daily medical bulletins had raised concerns over Sonam Wangchuk's health. A medical update two days ago had said that the activist had lost over 8 kilos and his health was deteriorating.
The protest at Jantar Mantar was started by the online satirical movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who are demanding educational reforms in India. Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP's immediate demand is the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.