Conflict · 34 days ago
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk hospitalized
🇮🇳 INDIA — Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalized by Delhi police following an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Supporters and his wife have expressed concern over his health, specifically demanding medical reports regarding suspected potassium deficiency. The protest, which calls for Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, continues as other demonstrators remain on the strike despite Wangchuk's removal.
First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 59 days · 24 sourcesthehindu.comCPI (M) stages protest against forceful removal of Sonam Wangchuk during hunger strikehindustantimes.com'Will continue my fast': Sonam Wangchuk after 'brutality on peaceful protesters'indianexpress.comThe dilemma for doctors treating Sonam Wangchuk for his hunger strikealjazeera.comCockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalisedindependent.co.ukSonam Wangchuk: Indian police swoop in to remove hunger-striking activist from protest sitechannelnewsasia.comIndia Hunger Strike: Court asks authorities to intervene if Wangchuk's condition worsensbbc.co.ukIndian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg+17 more outlets
Why it matters
The detention of a prominent activist over constitutional protections for Ladakh highlights ongoing regional tensions between the local population and the central government.
Context
Sonam Wangchuk previously received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his work in education and community development in Ladakh.