Wangchuk, a Ramon Magsaysay awardee and the prominent face of the movement demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards for Ladakh, was detained on September 26, 2025. File pic/PTI
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News1802-02-2026, 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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