Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Protesters Detained in Gujarat for Supporting Sonam Wangchuk
A group of young men and women gathered outside Gujarat University to support an activist named Sonam Wangchuk.
The police were there to keep order and stopped people from gathering in large groups.
Around 200 people were detained, including a famous theatre actor named Jignya Vyas.
The protesters wanted to show their support, while the police wanted to prevent any trouble.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Gujarat University to support activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Police detained around 200 protesters who were holding placards and shouting slogans.
The demonstration was scheduled around 6 pm, though the organizer was unclear.
Jignya Vyas, a popular Gujarati theatre actor, was among those detained.
Police presence included numerous officers, vans, and patrolling vehicles.
- Who
- Protesters and police in Ahmedabad
- What
- A protest in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk
- When
- Wednesday around 6 pm
- Where
- Outside Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- Why
- To show solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and express their views
Protesters
Police
Right to Protest
Protesters
Protesters believe they have the right to peacefully demonstrate in support of Sonam Wangchuk.
Police
Police aim to maintain public order and prevent large gatherings that could lead to unrest.
- Location
- Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- Date
- Wednesday
- Time
- Around 6 pm
- Number of Detained
- 200
- Notable Detainee
- Jignya Vyas