Delhi HC plea seeks force-feeding of hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk
A plea in the Delhi High Court seeks force-feeding of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kg and organizers say his condition could be life-threatening within two days.
The petition, filed by activist lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini, urges the court to direct the Centre and Delhi government to shift Wangchuk to a government hospital.
The plea argues that the government has a duty to protect life and that force-feeding via a liquid diet is necessary to preserve his life.
The petition alleges the government is treating Wangchuk 'like a hardcore criminal, terrorist or traitor to the nation' by not intervening.
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