Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
The court said Safdarjung doctors are monitoring Wangchuk, while the Health Ministry said his family has not agreed to recommended treatment.
- On Sunday, Gitanjali J Angmo petitioned the Delhi High Court to transfer her husband, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, stating she had "lost faith" in the government hospital's medical treatment.
- Delhi Police shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday, July 18, after his health deteriorated during the 21st day of an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar protesting the NEET paper leak controversy.
- Angmo disputed hospital assessments, claiming doctors reported potassium levels of 2.9 as "alarming and life-threatening," while an independent laboratory test showed 3.5, within normal range. She said, "No family should have to fight the system simply to choose where their loved one receives medical care."
- Describing the situation as "illegal detention," Angmo claimed nearly 30 police personnel are stationed on their hospital floor, with over 100 deployed across the premises, and hospital authorities have refused to discharge Wangchuk despite repeated requests.
- The Union Health Ministry stated Wangchuk remains under close medical observation by a multidisciplinary team, with officials continuing efforts to persuade the family to accept recommended treatment, noting vital parameters remain stable despite "marginally altered" blood levels.
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