New Delhi, July 19 -- Administering IV fluids and initiating nutritional support are essential for the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, a senior doctor at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital has said and noted that beyond a certain point, the situation can become critical for the patient.

Wangchuk was admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday amid his ongoing hunger strike. He was brought to the hospital from Jantar Mantar by the Delhi Police on Saturday morning in a careful three-layered operation for essential medical care following the orders of the Delhi High Court.

Doctors had said earlier that Wangchuk remains conscious and clinically stable but is showing signs of dehydration and continues to refuse oral and intravenous fluid th...