Guwahati, July 14 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has begun losing muscle mass as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 17th day on Tuesday, prompting Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke to call for urgent government intervention amid growing concerns over the activist's health.

Dipke said Wangchuk's condition has deteriorated after more than two weeks without food and that doctors are closely monitoring him. According to him, the 59-year-old has lost 8.25 kg since beginning the fast. He added that Wangchuk's blood sugar levels have repeatedly fallen below 70 mg/dL, while he continues to experience persistent dizziness, severe muscle loss and increasing physical weakness. Dipke also said Wangchuk's rib cage has becom...