Activist hospitalized amid protest chaos; claims of police 'detention' and 'lathicharge'

Chaos erupted at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site as activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on his 21st day of an indefinite hunger strike. Delhi Police stated the hospitalization was in accordance with a Delhi High Court order to monitor Wangchuk's health due to his deteriorating condition.

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taken away forcefully

However, CJP's Abhijeet Dipke alleged that Wangchuk was "taken away forcefully." Some students present also claimed they were subjected to a "lathicharge" by the police. Dipke further alleged he was "beaten up and put under detention" by the Delhi Police, accusing them of cracking down on the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.

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As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advise due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care. While complying with the orders of Hon’ble High Court the protestors tried to create obstruction, in which slight commotion ensued, however police took maximum restrain and undertook the exercise safely. We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest.

Wangchuk's hunger strike was in solidarity with students demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET exam, which was canceled due to a paper leak scam. Protesters claimed police arrived in plain clothes, posing as a medical team, before announcing a High Court order to remove Wangchuk. They also alleged that Dipke was arrested when he briefly left the protest site.

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I have been beaten up and put under detention by Delhi Police.