Delhi Police have rejected allegations that excessive force was used against protesters during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that the size of the gathering and subsequent clashes required a controlled police response. In an affidavit filed in connection with four petitions seeking a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged police excesses, the force said more than 30,000 people participated in the protest ag
Delhi Police have rejected allegations that excessive force was used against protesters during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that the size of the gathering and subsequent clashes required a controlled police response. In an affidavit filed in connection with four petitions seeking a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged police excesses, the force said more than 30,000 people participated in the protest ag
Health Fears Grow as Wangchuk Prepares Parliament March New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The proposed Sonam Wangchuk July 20 march to Parliament has become the central focus of the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar as the activist’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite growing concerns about his deteriorating health, Wangchuk has indicated that he intends to remain alive and continue the protest until the planned
Health Fears Grow as Wangchuk Prepares Parliament March New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The proposed Sonam Wangchuk July 20 march to Parliament has become the central focus of the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar as the activist’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite growing concerns about his deteriorating health, Wangchuk has indicated that he intends to remain alive and continue the protest until the planned
Sonam Wangchuk Health Monitoring Ordered as July 20 Parliament March Nears The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to regularly monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Despite growing concern over his physical condition, Wangchuk has urged supporters not to ask him to end the fast and instead participate in a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, 2026. The court’s inte
Sonam Wangchuk Health Monitoring Ordered as July 20 Parliament March Nears The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to regularly monitor activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health as he continues his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Despite growing concern over his physical condition, Wangchuk has urged supporters not to ask him to end the fast and instead participate in a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20, 2026. The court’s inte