Mild dizziness, check-up 'of his own free will': Sonam Wangchuk's medical note surfaces

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, underwent a health check-up at Delhi's Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital earlier this week. A medical note dated July 13, which surfaced on Saturday, indicates the examination was conducted "of my own free will."

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I am undergoing my medical examination of my own free will.

The note from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences-Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital recorded Wangchuk's complaint as mild dizziness and fair hydration. Sources indicate Wangchuk had previously refused hospitalization but was taken for medical care. His vital signs were recorded as blood pressure 107/70 mmHg, SpO₂ 98% on room air, pulse 72 per minute, and random blood sugar 67 mg/dL. The document does not specify any diagnosis beyond mild dizziness.

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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.

Chaos ensued at Jantar Mantar when police took Wangchuk to the hospital. Delhi Police later clarified that the hospitalization was ordered by the Delhi High Court to monitor his health. However, activists and protesters alleged that Wangchuk was "forcefully" taken away and that there was a "slight commotion" when protesters obstructed the process. A statement from DCP New Delhi read that Wangchuk was shifted for "essential medical care" as per the High Court's orders and expert medical advice due to his deteriorating health.

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the life of every citizen is precious and all efforts ought to be made by the government authorities to save the same.

The Delhi High Court had previously directed daily clinical monitoring of Wangchuk's health during his hunger strike, emphasizing that "the life of every citizen is precious." The court also mandated that any necessary medical intervention, based on doctors' opinions, be provided. Wangchuk himself stated on Friday that he had lost nearly 20 percent of his body weight during his 20-day fast and urged people to join his cause.

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I have lost nearly 20 per cent of my body during my indefinite hunger strike.