An important development from Delhi's Jantar Mantar. According to reports, environment and education activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site on Saturday, where he had been on hunger strike for the past 20 days.
What he was demanding
- Government accountability over alleged corruption, commercialisation and mismanagement in higher education
Reaction
Per reports, civil rights organisation "Janhastakshep" condemned the alleged forcible removal by Delhi Police, calling it an attack on peaceful protest and freedom of expression. An official response is awaited.
