Archive · 20 Jul 2026
UP Doctor Suspended for Solitary March Supporting Wangchuk
A doctor in Uttar Pradesh got in trouble for marching alone to support an activist named Sonam Wangchuk.
The doctor, Dr. Roopak Ikhe, walked with a sign and a special shirt to show his support.
He said he was doing it because he thinks the system is corrupt and wants there to be more accountability.
He also talked about how hard it is for students taking the NEET exam.
The hospital where he works suspended him and is looking into what happened.
They have a group of people checking on it and will decide what to do next after they finish their report.
Dr. Roopak Ikhe, a resident doctor in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was suspended for a solitary march supporting social activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Ikhe carried a placard and wore a T-shirt with messages backing Wangchuk during his protest.
An inquiry committee has been established by Maharaja Suheldeo Autonomous State Medical College to investigate the incident.
Ikhe alleged corruption in the system and expressed concern over the difficulties faced by NEET aspirants.
The committee has been asked to submit its report within seven days, after which further action will be decided.
- Who
- Dr. Roopak Ikhe, a resident doctor in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- A solitary march in support of social activist Sonam Wangchuk
- When
- Friday evening
- Where
- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To highlight concerns about corruption, lack of accountability, and difficulties faced by NEET aspirants
- Doctor's Name
- Dr. Roopak Ikhe
- Location
- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Institution
- Maharaja Suheldeo Autonomous State Medical College
- Activist Supported
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Inquiry Committee Members
- 5
- Report Submission Deadline
- 7 days
- Doctor's Qualification
- MBBS degree, pursuing diploma in Anaesthesiology