Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Delhi Police Removes Sonam Wangchuk
On July 18, 2024, Delhi Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi.
The operation was carefully planned and executed at daybreak to minimize crowd and avoid dramatic visuals.
Plain clothes officers were used, and large white sheets were employed to shield the operation from cameras.
The police's actions were seen as a strategic move to maintain order and avoid escalation, while activists viewed it as an attempt to avoid public scrutiny and accountability.
Delhi Police removed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site on July 18, 2024.
The operation was planned at a high-level meeting following the new Police Commissioner's assumption of charge.
The removal was executed at daybreak to minimize crowd and avoid dramatic visuals.
Plain clothes officers were used to maintain order and avoid escalation.
Large white sheets were employed to shield the operation from cameras.
- Who
- Delhi Police and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Removal of Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site
- When
- July 18, 2024, at daybreak
- Where
- Jantar Mantar protest site, New Delhi
- Why
- To remove the activist from the protest site, planned at a high-level meeting
Police Perspective
Activist Perspective
Operation Timing
Police Perspective
The operation was planned for daybreak to minimize crowd and avoid dramatic visuals.
Activist Perspective
The timing was seen as an attempt to avoid public scrutiny and protest.
Use of Plain Clothes Officers
Police Perspective
Plain clothes officers were used to maintain order and avoid escalation.
Activist Perspective
The use of plain clothes officers was seen as a tactic to avoid accountability and transparency.
Use of White Sheets
Police Perspective
White sheets were used to shield the operation from cameras for security reasons.
Activist Perspective
The use of white sheets was seen as an attempt to hide the operation from public view.
- Date of Removal
- July 18, 2024
- Location of Removal
- Jantar Mantar protest site, New Delhi
- Operation Timing
- Daybreak
- Personnel Used
- Plain clothes officers
- Shielding Method
- Large white sheets
- Planning Meeting
- High-level meeting following the new Police Commissioner's assumption of charge
