Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Police Detain Protesters in Ahmedabad Supporting Sonam Wangchuk
In Ahmedabad, people were protesting to support an activist named Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike.
They also want the education minister to resign.
The police stopped the protests and took about 100 people to different police stations.
The protests happened in two places: Ellisbridge and Sarangpur.
The police were there from early morning and started detaining people in vans and jeeps.
Some people were let go quickly, but others are still being held.
The protesters think the police were too strict, while the police say they were just doing their job to keep things under control.
Protesters in Ahmedabad were detained by police for supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and calling for the education minister's resignation.
The protests took place at Ellisbridge and Sarangpur in Ahmedabad.
About 100 protesters were detained and taken to various police stations, including Sarkhej, Vejalpur, Paldi, and Sarkhej.
Police were present at the protest sites from 8:30 am and started detaining people in vans and jeeps.
Some detainees were released quickly, while others remain in detention.
- Who
- Protesters in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and the police.
- What
- Police detained protesters in Ahmedabad.
- When
- On Monday.
- Where
- At Ellisbridge and Sarangpur in Ahmedabad.
- Why
- Protesters were showing solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and calling for the resignation of the education minister.
Protesters
Police
Purpose of Protest
Protesters
Protesters are supporting activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and calling for the resignation of the education minister.
Police
Police are maintaining law and order, preventing potential disruptions.
Police Action
Protesters
Protesters view the detentions as heavy-handed and unjustified.
Police
Police believe their actions are necessary to control the situation and ensure public safety.
- Location of Protests
- Ellisbridge and Sarangpur, Ahmedabad
- Number of Detainees
- About 100
- Police Stations Involved
- Sarkhej, Vejalpur, Paldi, and Sarkhej
- Protest Site
- Happy Street
- Time of Police Presence
- From 8:30 am