Sonam Wangchuk, a scientist and activist, is currently admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has criticized the heavy police presence at the hospital, claiming authorities are deciding who can meet him.Angmo shared a photo showing police officers stationed at various points in the hospital, including near the ICU.
This comes after Wangchuk shared a video questioning whether he still needed a 'character certificate' after 26 days of hunger strike, alleging police harassment.The video shows him being blocked from leaving Safdarjung Hospital by police despite a court order allowing him to transfer to Medanta.Officials clarified the video was recorded before the court order was received, and Wangchuk was transferred to Medanta the same day.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues protests for Pradhan's resignation, with planned talks with Union ministers.The incident highlights tensions between protesters and authorities, raising questions about police role in a democracy.
Original title: ‘Police are everywhere’: Sonam Wangchuk's wife questions heavy deployment at Medanta
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