Hunger striker removed from protest site in India amid police crackdown

Police have forcibly removed hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk from a student protest site in India amid a 'chilling crackdown' on protesters.

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Hunger striker taken to hospital as police launch 'chilling crackdown'

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The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, started his strike last month as part of a protest over educational mismanagement that has affected millions of students.

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NYT Published 18 July 2026

Indian Activist on Hunger Strike Is Forcibly Removed by Police

The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, started his strike last month as part of a protest over educational mismanagement that has affected millions of students.

Sky Published 18 July 2026

Hunger striker taken to hospital as police launch 'chilling crackdown'

BBC Published 18 July 2026

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.

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