Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Jailed Sonam Wangchuk Gets AIIMS Jodhpur Checkup
Sonam Wangchuk, a famous activist and scientist, was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for a medical checkup because he was feeling very sick.
He has been in jail since September 2025 and has been having stomach problems and body pain.
His family says the water in the jail is making him sick, but the jail says they have been checking on him regularly.
The court ordered the jail to take him to the hospital for a checkup and will get a report on Monday.
Sonam Wangchuk is in jail because he was involved in protests in Ladakh, and his supporters say he was just asking for better protection for the environment there.
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist and scientist, was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for a medical checkup due to deteriorating health.
He has been detained at Jodhpur Central Jail since September 26, 2025, under the National Security Act (NSA).
Wangchuk has been suffering from persistent gastrointestinal issues and acute body pain, allegedly due to contaminated drinking water in the jail.
The Supreme Court ordered the jail administration to arrange an immediate examination by a government hospital specialist.
A detailed medical report is expected to be submitted to the court by Monday, which may influence decisions on interim bail or transfer to a better facility.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist and scientist
- What
- A medical checkup at AIIMS Jodhpur due to deteriorating health
- When
- February 2, 2026
- Where
- AIIMS Jodhpur and Jodhpur Central Jail
- Why
- Persistent gastrointestinal issues and acute body pain, alleged contaminated drinking water in jail
- Name
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Age
- 59
- Occupation
- Activist and Scientist
- Awards
- Ramon Magsaysay Awardee
- Health Issues
- Persistent gastrointestinal issues and acute body pain
- Detention Location
- Jodhpur Central Jail
- Detention Date
- September 26, 2025
- Legal Status
- Detained under the National Security Act (NSA)
