New Delhi, July 15 -- A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking urgent intervention and medical aid to activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose health has deteriorated due to his ongoing hunger strike.

The PIL, filed by activist lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini, seeks directions to the Central and Delhi governments to take Wanghcuk to a hospital and force feed him, Bar and Bench reported.

Wangchuk's health has deteriorated rapidly, he has lost 8.5 kg and if he continues with his hunger strike, he could end up losing his life in two days, the plea said.

According to the petitioner, if Wangchuk passes away, it would be a matter of great shame for the country and the world.

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