Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Police Remove Sonam Wangchuk from Protest Site
Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known protester, was removed from Jantar Mantar by the police.
Some people say the police used force, but the police say they did it because Sonam needed medical help.
Other protesters stayed at the site and formed a human chain to stop the police.
The All India Students’ Association reported on what happened.
Sonam was then taken to a hospital.
Police removed Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar, alleging medical reasons.
Protesters claim police used force during the removal.
Other hunger strikers remained at the site, forming a human chain.
All India Students’ Association reported on the incident.
Wangchuk was taken to a hospital after the removal.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk and other protesters
- What
- Removal from protest site and subsequent hospitalization
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Police cited medical reasons, protesters allege use of force
Protesters
Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Police used force to remove Wangchuk and other protesters.
Police
Police maintained that the transfer was necessary for medical reasons and appealed for peaceful vacating of the site.
- Protester
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Location
- Jantar Mantar
- Reason for Removal
- Medical reasons (police), Force (protesters)
- Other Protesters
- Remained at the site, formed a human chain
- Organization
- All India Students’ Association