Wangchuk, a 59-year-old educationist and activist, had begun an indefinite hunger strike on June 28, demanding action over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, which has led to massive protests across the country.

Delhi University issued a safety advisory on Thursday urging students and faculty to avoid unauthorised protests at Jantar Mantar amid NEET paper leak agitation. DU cited Supreme Court directives, warning of legal action, academic consequences and safety risks.

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, Education Secretary Vineet Joshi has been removed and replaced with Naresh Gangwar amid nationwide protests over paper leaks. Joshi, ex-NTA DG, moved to Panchayati Raj.