'Happened so fast that ... ': How police took away Sonam Wangchuk in 5 minutes
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from a protest site in Delhi by police following medical advice and high court directions. Eyewitnesses reported that the operation was conducted quickly behind a screen of white bedsheets, sparking concerns among his supporters.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding public protests and the treatment of activists in India, raising questions about transparency in police operations.
NEW DELHI: Eyewitnesses at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Saturday recalled the moments climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken away from the protest site, saying the operation unfolded within minutes and that all they could see were white bedsheets shielding the police action from public view.The accounts came after Wangchuk, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, was removed from Jantar Mantar and shifted to VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. Delhi Police said he was taken to hospital following medical advice and in compliance with directions of the Delhi high court, citing concerns over his deteriorating health.According to eyewitnesses, between 7 am and 8 am, several police personnel, some in plain clothes, entered the protest site.
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