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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Did Sonam Wangchuk face harassment at Safdarjung? Activist alleges ordeal, hospital issues clarification

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged that he was harassed while leaving Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital before being shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, sharing a video in which he is seen confronting security personnel and accusing authorities of preventing him from exiting the premises.

Safdarjung Hospital, however, has rejected the allegation, saying the incident took place before it received the Delhi High Court's written order permitting his transfer.

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The video, uploaded on Wangchuk's YouTube channel late Friday, shows the activist arguing with hospital security staff while preparing to leave Safdarjung Hospital. In the footage, he is heard telling officials that they should either arrest him or allow him to leave.

"You are harassing me... If I die of stress, it will be your responsibility," Wangchuk says in the video. In another exchange, he adds, "Arrest me if you want, but I am leaving."

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