Woman throws ink at Abhijeet Dipke during hunger strike over Sonam Wangchuk’s removal at Jantar Mantar
A protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar took a dramatic turn after a woman threw black ink at Chief Justice Party (CJP) chief Abhijeet Dipke, who was observing a hunger strike against the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site.
The incident, captured on video, quickly went viral on social media, sparking fresh political reactions and online debate over the ongoing protest.
Ink thrown during hunger strike
Dipke was seated at the protest venue alongside supporters when the woman suddenly approached him and threw black ink at his face and clothes. Security personnel and others present at the site immediately intervened and escorted the woman away.
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Despite the disruption, Dipke continued his protest and reiterated his demands regarding Wangchuk’s removal from Jantar Mantar.
Why was Dipke protesting?
The hunger strike was organised in response to the removal of environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters from the protest venue by Delhi Police.
Dipke alleged that the action against Wangchuk was unjustified and accused the authorities of suppressing peaceful democratic protests. He had announced the indefinite hunger strike to demand accountability and the restoration of the protest.
Video sparks online reactions
Footage of the ink attack spread rapidly across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from users. While some condemned the assault and called for peaceful democratic discourse, others debated the political context surrounding the protest.
Authorities have not immediately issued a detailed statement on the motive behind the incident.
Political tensions continue
The ink attack comes amid heightened political attention surrounding Wangchuk’s protest and the events at Jantar Mantar. The issue has triggered reactions from political leaders, activists and citizens, with many emphasising the importance of protecting the right to peaceful protest while maintaining law and order.
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Investigations into the incident are expected to continue as police review the circumstances surrounding the attack.
FAQs
Why was Abhijeet Dipke on a hunger strike?
Abhijeet Dipke launched a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar to protest the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters from the protest site by Delhi Police.
What happened during the protest at Jantar Mantar?
A woman approached Abhijeet Dipke while he was on a hunger strike and threw black ink at him. The incident was caught on camera, and security personnel quickly intervened.
