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Azeefa Fathima

Explained: Can the government force-feed a hunger striker? What Indian law says

Climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was forcefully removed from Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police on Saturday, July 18, and shifted to a government hospital after 21 days of indefinite hunger strike. Police said the decision was based on medical advice and a Delhi High Court order directing that his health be monitored daily and necessary medical intervention be provided if required.

The move triggered protests from Wangchuk's supporters, who accused the police of cracking down on the protest. His partner, Gitanjali J Angmo, also urged authorities not to administer any oral or intravenous treatment without the consent of his family and the doctors who had been monitoring his health.

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