Delhi police shifted climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital on the 21st day [2] of his hunger strike.

The removal of Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site marks a critical escalation in the government's handling of his campaign for regional rights and environmental protections. His hospitalization follows a period of deteriorating health that raised concerns over his survival.

Wangchuk had spent more than 20 days [1] fasting to draw attention to his cause. According to reports, his health had declined significantly after nearly three weeks without food. The Delhi High Court had previously issued a directive requiring daily health monitoring and medical intervention for the activist [3].

"We have shifted him to a hospital as per the High Court's directions and medical advice," a Delhi Police spokesperson said.

While police officials said the move was a compliance measure to protect Wangchuk's health, other reports suggest the activist was forcibly removed from the site. Simultaneously, police began clearing the protest area at Jantar Mantar.

Supporters of the movement have criticized the police tactics used to dismantle the protest. Dipke, a spokesperson for CJP, said the police discontinued water and sanitation facilities at Jantar Mantar to pressure those remaining at the site.

Wangchuk remains under medical supervision in Delhi. The government maintains that its actions were based on doctor advice and court mandates to ensure the activist received necessary care [3].

“"We have shifted him to a hospital as per the High Court's directions and medical advice,"”

The forced hospitalization of Sonam Wangchuk and the subsequent clearing of Jantar Mantar signal a shift from passive monitoring to active suppression of the protest. By citing medical necessity and court directives, the state can legally remove a high-profile dissident from a public space, effectively ending the visibility of the hunger strike while avoiding the optics of a purely political crackdown.