Delhi High Court Orders Health Monitoring Of Sonam Wangchuk As 19-Day Hunger Strike Takes Toll
Delhi High Court has ordered the clinical monitoring of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day. The court
Delhi High Court has ordered the clinical monitoring of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 19th day. The court said life is precious and all medical efforts must be made to protect him, directing that any intervention required as per medical reports be carried out at the earliest.
Wangchuk has lost more than 9 kg, while doctors said his blood pressure was 101/65. Medical tests showed three-plus ketone bodies in his urine and high uric acid levels. Doctors said they recommend that he end his fast. However,
Wangchuk said he would continue the hunger strike and urged people to gather in large numbers on July 20 to send a message to the government. Chapters 0:00 Protests at Jantar Mantar: Demands for Education Minister's Resignation 0:50 Sonam
Wangchuk's Indefinite Fast: Day 19 Update 1:30 Delhi High Court Orders Health Monitoring for Sonam Wangchuk 2:30 Supporters Speak Out: Concerns Over Sonam's Health 3:50 Medical Update: Sonam Wangchuk's Health Deterioration 4:30 Doctor's Recommendations: Should Sonam End His Hunger Strike?
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