'Health being monitored by govt doctors': Centre informs court on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
PTC News Desk: The Centre on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that it would provide any required medical intervention to Sonam Wangchuk and his health will closely be monitored daily and necessary steps for his well-being will be taken.
The statement came as the court heard a plea seeking urgent medical care for Wangchuk amid concerns over his deteriorating condition.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the Centre to ensure daily clinical monitoring of Wangchuk's health and take necessary steps whenever required, observing that "life of any citizen is precious".
"We would like this person to be regularly medically checked by government doctors and, depending on the report of the doctors, if any medication is required, please intervene. Every life is precious," the Bench orally observed.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Centre informed the court that Wangchuk's health was already being monitored by government doctors and medical experts. He also assured the Bench that any kind of medical assistance as advised by the doctors would be provided to him in due course .
"We appreciate the stand taken by the learned Solicitor General and direct that Wangchuk's medical condition be clinically monitored on a daily basis and whatever medical intervention is required shall be taken," the court said while disposing of the petition.
- With inputs from agencies
