Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for the past 20 days, was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday morning amid a heavy police presence at the protest site, as per sources.Scenes of chaos unfolded at Jantar Mantar as police personnel were deployed in large numbers around the venue where Wangchuk and his supporters had been staging the protest. Videos circulating on social media showed police and protesters engaged in heated exchanges as authorities escorted the activist to the hospital.#WATCH | Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was sitting on a hunger strike from last 20 days at Jantar Mantar, taken to the hospital by the police.More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/81DTO3cyh4— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2026Delhi Police said Wangchuk was shifted to the hospital in compliance with the directions of the Delhi High Court and on the advice of medical experts, citing his deteriorating health condition.In a post on X, the Delhi Police Commissioner said, “As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advice due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care. While complying with the orders of Hon’ble High Court, the protestors tried to create obstruction, in which slight commotion ensued. However, police exercised maximum restraint and carried out the exercise safely. We request the protestors at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the place at the earliest.”As per orders of Hon’ble High Court and on expert medical advise due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, he has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care.While complying with the orders of Hon’ble High Court the protestors tried to create…— DCP New Delhi (@DCPNewDelhi) July 18, 2026The police statement came amid initial uncertainty over the reasons for Wangchuk’s hospitalisation. His indefinite hunger strike, which entered its 21st day on Saturday, has drawn support from several civil society groups and activists.Further details are awaited.