Indian police move activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital during hunger strike

Indian police on Saturday escorted environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital after his condition worsened during a weeks‑long hunger strike in New Delhi. Wangchuk, who has become a prominent figure linked to the viral opposition group Cockroach Janata Party, has been protesting to demand reforms in the Indian education system. Authorities said the intervention was necessary to prevent a medical emergency, while witnesses reported that police used force to move the protester from the site of the strike.

Wangchuk’s family issued a statement condemning the operation, alleging a “lack of transparency” and expressing diminished trust in Indian authorities. The incident has drawn attention to the broader debate over protest rights and government response to dissent, with human‑rights groups calling for an independent review of the police’s handling of the case. The hospital has not released further details on Wangchuk’s health status.