AAP slams Delhi Police for shifting Wangchuk to hospital, using force on protesters

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday, July 18, 2026, strongly criticized the transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital by Delhi Police, alleged use of force against protesters and appealed to students to continue supporting her agitation.

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Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh alleged that Mr Wangchuk, who had fasted indefinitely for 21 days, was forcibly transferred to the hospital instead of complying with his demands.

He claimed that no representative from the center spoke to the activist during the fast and alleged that the police used force against protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar.

Mr Singh also claimed that the action was taken ahead of the protest’s proposed march to Parliament on July 20 and appealed to the youth to continue supporting Mr Wangchuk’s agitation.

He said that attempts to suppress the movement through police intervention would not be successful.

AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that police personnel in plainclothes entered the protest site and carried white sheets to block camera footage during the operation, claiming that this was done to prevent the alleged beatings of Wangchuk and other protesters from being recorded on video.

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He said such movements cannot be stopped through force or intimidation.

According to the Delhi Police, Mr. Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital due to his deteriorating health condition and following expert medical advice in accordance with the directions of the Delhi High Court.

“Upon the High Court orders and expert medical advice, due to the deteriorating health condition of Sonam Wangchuk, she was shifted to hospital for essential medical care. While complying with the high court orders, the protesters attempted to create a barrier, during which minor chaos broke out. However, the police maintained maximum restraint and carried out the exercise safely,” the police said in a statement. he said.

Mr Wangchuk and three activists from the All India Students Association (AISA) have been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam and reported student deaths in connection with the controversy.

Their health had been in a steady decline for the past three weeks.

Monitoring the developments, the Delhi High Court directed that Mr. Wangchuk’s health be evaluated regularly and appropriate medical attention be provided if necessary.

On Friday, doctors said Mr. Wangchuk had lost about 9.5 kilograms since the start of his hunger strike. However, Mr Wangchuk said he was determined to continue the fast despite his worsening condition.

On Saturday, Delhi Police said they shifted Mr. Wangchuk to a government hospital based on medical advice and the high court’s directives after his health deteriorated.

AISA members Neha, Aameen and Manish continued their hunger strike at the protest site on the 21st day. According to AISA, protesters formed a human chain around themselves and prevented police from forcibly removing them.