Sonam Wangchuk Gets AIIMS Jodhpur Checkup Amid Health Decline; SC Awaits Medical Report

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News18•02-02-2026, 03:09
Sonam Wangchuk Gets AIIMS Jodhpur Checkup Amid Health Decline; SC Awaits Medical Report
- •Activist Sonam Wangchuk was transferred to AIIMS Jodhpur for medical examination due to a sharp decline in his health while in judicial custody.
- •He has been suffering from persistent gastrointestinal issues and acute body pain, prompting intervention from the Supreme Court of India.
- •Wangchuk's family and legal team, led by Kapil Sibal, alleged inadequate medical facilities at Jodhpur Central Jail and contaminated drinking water.
- •The Supreme Court directed an immediate specialist examination and requested a detailed medical report by Monday.
- •Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) after Leh protests, returned to jail; his legal team seeks interim bail or facility transfer.
Why It Matters: Sonam Wangchuk received an AIIMS Jodhpur checkup due to failing health in custody; SC awaits his medical report.
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