'May die in 2 days, lost 8. 5kg': Plea seeks 'force-feeding' of Sonam Wangchuk
A legal petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the forced feeding of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The plea argues that the government has a constitutional duty to protect his life as his health deteriorates.
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Raises significant ethical and legal questions regarding the balance between the right to protest and the state's duty to preserve life.
NEW DELHI: A plea has been filed before the Delhi high court seeking to force-feed activist Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike entered its 18th day. It seeks urgent directions to the Centre and the Delhi government to shift the activist to a government hospital as concerns grow over his deteriorating health during an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.The petition, filed by activist lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini, comes as organisers claim that Sonam Wangchuk has lost around 8.5 kg.According to the petition, Wangchuk's condition has worsened significantly, and he could lose his life within two days if the hunger strike continues.
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