New Delhi, July 18 -- What began as another morning at Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site turned into one of the most dramatic moments of Sonam Wangchuk's 21-day hunger strike, with Police whisking away the climate activist to Safdarjung Hospital amid allegations of a forcible removal, counterclaims by authorities.

According to Delhi Police, Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital on medical advise because of his deteriorating health.

Police said the move was carried out in compliance with directions issued by the Delhi High Court, under which doctors had been conducting regular medical examinations of the activist.

"As per orders of the Hon'ble High Court and on expert medical advice, due to the deteriorating health condition of Sh....