Safdarjung Hospital
Coverage of Safdarjung Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- After ‘testing ground’ in Kashmir, pellet guns used on student protesters in India's capital
Indian authorities in New Delhi used pellet guns against student protesters demanding educational reforms, with hospital records confirming injuries. The Delhi police denied the use of pellet guns, but the Rapid Action Force (RAF) admitted to excessive force. The tactic has been previously used in Indian-controlled Kashmir, drawing comparisons from activists.
- ChatGPT said I had pellet injuries, Safdarjung Hospital backed it, says scribe with 30 wounds
A journalist with 30 wounds used ChatGPT to identify the injuries as pellet-related, and Safdarjung Hospital confirmed the diagnosis. The journalist shared photos with ChatGPT, which suggested the injuries were caused by pellets, and doctors later validated this.
- Wangchuk shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta in Gurugram after Delhi HC order
Wangchuk was transferred from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram under tight security following a Delhi High Court order. The move occurred at 7:28 p.m. via ambulance.
- Hospitals must not function as an extension of law enforcement: Safdarjung Hospital resident doctors
Residents association at Safdarjung Hospital seeks the President’s intervention in the Wangchuk case, asserting that hospitals must not be perceived as detention sites or tools for non-medical purposes. The doctors emphasize the need to protect patients’ rights and prevent the misuse of healthcare facilities.
- Sonam Wangchuk seeks temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to take part in CJP march to Parliament
Sonam Wangchuk has requested temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to participate in a CJP march to Parliament. The hospital stated that ongoing medical intervention and clinical monitoring are still required for the activist.
- Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP continues overnight protests; Safdarjung urges treatment for Wangchuk
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and the CJP's ongoing protests led to his removal from the protest site. Safdarjung Hospital urged treatment for Wangchuk, while the Parliament session and CJP's rally plan are cited as reasons for his removal.
- CJP protesters claim police crackdown, say they are denied access to activist Sonam Wangchuk
CJP protesters allege police crackdown and claim restricted access to activist Sonam Wangchuk. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated Delhi police permitted him to reach the protest site only after Wangchuk was transferred to Safdarjung Hospital.
- Security tightened at Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk shifted amid protest row
Security measures were increased at Jantar Mantar and Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk was moved amid a protest. The Cockroach Janata Party reported that Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was prohibited from bringing a phone to visit him in the emergency ward.
- Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo
Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, stated that nothing should be administered to him without her consent. The Delhi Police has shifted him to Safdarjung Hospital, as reported by his wife on July 18.