Sonam Wangchuk In ICU But Stable; Medanta Says Care Being Given With Consent

Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on the Delhi High Court’s directions, is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but remains stable, the hospital said on Wednesday.

In a medical update, Medanta said Wangchuk was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening and is under the care of a multidisciplinary team of doctors.

“Mr Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, last evening and was admitted to the ICU. He is being treated by a multidisciplinary team of doctors. Presently, he is stable, oriented, and his vital signs are within accepted parameters. All treatment being administered to him is in accordance with his informed consent,” the hospital said in a statement.

The update comes a day after

the Delhi High Court permitted Wangchuk’s immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta while hearing an appeal filed by his wife, Gitanjali Angmo.

A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed Medanta to constitute a team of doctors with the requisite expertise to continuously monitor Wangchuk’s condition. The court also said treatment should be administered in accordance with accepted medical protocols and with Wangchuk’s informed consent.

Wangchuk has been on an indefinite fast since June 28 over alleged examination irregularities. While allowing his transfer, the high court observed that he should be shifted to the hospital of his choice in keeping with his fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution. It also permitted Angmo to visit him whenever she wished.