Wangchuk video alleges detention at Safdarjung Hospital

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has released a video alleging he was detained against his will at a Delhi hospital, sparking a public dispute with hospital authorities over the circumstances of his transfer. The video, which shows a confrontation with security personnel, was published on July 24, one day after Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike.

The footage shows Wangchuk, 59, walking through the corridors of Safdarjung Hospital with his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, while a police officer attempts to block his path. In the clip, Wangchuk raises his voice, telling the officer, "Ask them to arrest me. I am a free citizen." He accuses authorities of harassment, stating, "You are keeping me for three hours on the 25th day of my hunger strike... If I die of stress, it will be your responsibility."

Wangchuk had been on a hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar since June 28, demanding accountability for alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination and calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On July 18, Delhi Police moved him to Safdarjung Hospital. His wife subsequently petitioned the Delhi High Court, seeking his transfer to a private facility over...