'Police Beat Us, Dragged Sonam Sir Away Like a Sack': Eyewitnesses Describe How Wangchuk Was Removed
This ground report from Delhi's Jantar Mantar presents the eyewitness accounts of two protesters following the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from his indefinite hunger strike site. The eyewitnesses recount the events surrounding the operation, alleging that police personnel in plain clothes, accompanied by individuals posing as medical staff, forcefully escorted Wangchuk into an ambulance without informing his associates or family. They further claim that protesters were pushed, assaulted, and prevented from recording the incident, raising concerns about the transparency and legality of the operation. Their testimonies reflect growing anger among demonstrators, who remain determined to continue their protest while reiterating demands for accountability, education reforms, and justice over alleged NEET irregularities.
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