Climate activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk was shifted from the protest site at Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi on July 18, 2026, after his health worsened during a 21-day hunger strike. Police carried out the move during a late-night operation following directions linked to the Delhi High Court and medical advice.
Wangchuk had been sitting on an indefinite fast to press for education-related demands and other concerns connected to students and governance. His protest had drawn attention from supporters, student groups, and political leaders over the past several days.
According to reports, Delhi Police removed him from the protest site and took him to the hospital for urgent medical care. At the time of admission, he was conscious and under close observation. Medical staff monitored his condition after he was brought to the emergency ward.
The protest at Jantar Mantar had entered a critical stage as Wangchuk completed three weeks without proper food. Concerns about his health had already grown in recent days, leading to daily checks and court-linked medical supervision. Authorities said the transfer was necessary because of his deteriorating condition.
The development also triggered a wider response at the protest site. Supporters gathered in solidarity, while police asked demonstrators to leave the area peacefully. The situation added fresh pressure to an already tense standoff between protesters and authorities.
Wangchuk has been widely known for his work on education, environmental issues, and public interest campaigns in Ladakh and beyond. His latest protest focused attention once again on the demand for reform in the education system and greater accountability in public institutions.
The hospital shift marks a major turning point in the protest, which had become one of the most closely watched demonstrations in Delhi. As medical care continues, attention now remains on Wangchuk’s recovery and on whether the wider demands behind the fast will receive a formal response.
