A video recorded outside the hospital room of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk has gone viral on social media after his wife, Dr Gitanjali Angmo, claimed that the family has been denied access to his medical records and restricted from meeting him freely. The allegations have triggered fresh debate over transparency in Wangchuk’s treatment as he remains under medical supervision at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital.
According to the viral video, Dr Angmo said she was not allowed to carry her mobile phone into Wangchuk’s room and alleged that the hospital has not provided the family with his medical reports. She also claimed that Wangchuk’s personal lawyers and private doctors have not been permitted to meet him, raising concerns about communication between the hospital and his family.
Speaking emotionally in the video while holding documents, Dr Angmo questioned why the family was being kept away from important medical information. She maintained that those who had been monitoring Wangchuk’s health during his hunger strike should be allowed to remain involved in decisions regarding his treatment.
The issue gained further attention after Dr Angmo shared a post on X, urging hospital authorities not to administer any medication or treatment to Wangchuk without the consent of his family and the doctors who had been supervising his condition during the protest. “Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenously without consent from me, his family, and his doctors monitoring him for 20 days,” Dr Gitanjali Angmo wrote on X.
Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after completing 21 days of an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. He had launched the protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Delhi Police shifted him to the hospital after the Delhi High Court directed that his health be monitored regularly, citing concerns over his deteriorating medical condition following the prolonged fast.
Hospital authorities have stated that Wangchuk is stable and continues to receive medical care. However, they have not publicly responded to the specific allegations made by his family regarding access to medical reports, restrictions on visitors, or the involvement of private doctors and legal representatives.
As the video continues to circulate widely online, the claims have intensified public attention on Wangchuk’s treatment. The hospital is yet to issue a detailed response addressing the concerns raised by his family.
Q1. Why is Sonam Wangchuk in Safdarjung Hospital?
Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day hunger strike during protests linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Q2. What did Sonam Wangchuk’s wife allege?
Dr Gitanjali Angmo alleged that the family was denied access to Wangchuk’s medical reports and that his private doctors and lawyers were not allowed to meet him.
Q3. What made the issue go viral?
A video recorded outside Wangchuk’s hospital room, showing Dr Angmo raising concerns over his treatment and access restrictions, went viral on social media.
Q4. What did Dr Gitanjali Angmo request from the hospital?
She urged the hospital not to administer any medicine or treatment without the consent of Wangchuk’s family and the doctors who had monitored his hunger strike.
Q5. Why was Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike?
He was protesting and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Q6. What has Safdarjung Hospital said?
The hospital has stated that Sonam Wangchuk is stable and under medical observation but has not publicly responded to the specific allegations made by his family.
Q7. Has Delhi Police explained why Wangchuk was hospitalised?
Delhi Police said he was shifted to the hospital following Delhi High Court directions to ensure regular medical monitoring as his health deteriorated.
Q8. Have the allegations been officially confirmed?
No. The allegations have been made by Wangchuk’s wife, while the hospital has not yet issued a detailed response addressing the claims.
