Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Sonam Wangchuk's Hospital Video Sparks Controversy
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, released a video saying he was not allowed to leave Safdarjung Hospital despite a court order to move to Medanta Hospital.
The hospital said the video was recorded before they got the official order.
Wangchuk was on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding changes in education and accountability.
He stopped his hunger strike after getting assurances from the government.
Sonam Wangchuk released a video alleging he was prevented from leaving Safdarjung Hospital.
The Delhi High Court ordered Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
Safdarjung Hospital authorities stated the video was recorded before they received the official court order.
Wangchuk was on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for paper leaks and education reforms.
Wangchuk ended his fast at Medanta Hospital after receiving assurances from government officials.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Safdarjung Hospital authorities, Delhi High Court
- What
- Controversy over Wangchuk's detention and video release
- When
- Late Friday night (video release), July 21 (transfer), Late Thursday night (end of hunger strike)
- Where
- Safdarjung Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Wangchuk's demands for accountability and education reforms
Sonam Wangchuk's Allegations
Safdarjung Hospital's Response
Timing of the Video
Sonam Wangchuk's Allegations
The video was recorded after the Delhi High Court order for transfer.
Safdarjung Hospital's Response
The video was recorded before the hospital received the official court order.
Prevention from Leaving
Sonam Wangchuk's Allegations
Wangchuk was prevented from leaving the hospital despite the court order.
Safdarjung Hospital's Response
Wangchuk insisted on leaving based on media information before the official order was received.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Hospitals Involved
- Safdarjung Hospital, Medanta Hospital
- Court Order
- Delhi High Court
- Hunger Strike Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Demands
- Accountability for paper leaks, Education Minister's resignation
- Video Release Date
- Late Friday night
- Transfer Date
- July 21
- End of Hunger Strike
- Late Thursday night