Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was recorded in a heated confrontation with security staff at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi while attempting to leave [1].

The incident highlights the tension between activists and state authorities regarding medical care and legal rights during political protests. Wangchuk, an educationist, had been admitted to the facility by police following a hunger strike [1].

According to reports, Wangchuk attempted to transfer to Medanta Hospital, asserting that a Delhi High Court order permitted the move [2]. The dispute escalated into a verbal argument with security personnel, which was captured in a video that has since gone viral online [1].

During the encounter, Wangchuk challenged the staff to detain him if necessary to ensure his departure [1]. "Arrest me, but I won't stay here," Wangchuk said [1].

Reports indicate that Wangchuk was prevented from leaving Safdarjung Hospital for several hours [2]. The activist said that he was being blocked from accessing the medical facility of his choice despite the existing court order [2].

The confrontation occurred after police had shifted him to the hospital for medical observation. The viral footage shows the activist engaging with hospital security in a high-tension environment, bringing renewed attention to his ongoing climate and educational advocacy [1].

“"Arrest me, but I won't stay here."”

This incident underscores the legal and physical friction that occurs when judicial orders conflict with police-managed medical detention. By recording the confrontation, Wangchuk leverages social media to transform a private medical transfer into a public statement on state control and the right to healthcare.