Ranchi

Decision on lalu stay in RIMS after medical test reports

PNS

Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) doctors on Friday conducted a series of medical tests on RJD supremo lalu Prasad to ascertain his health condition. RIMS management said they would take a decision on continuing lalu’s treatment at the hospital after examining the reports.

RIMS director (in-charge) Dr RK Shrivastava said it would take at least two days for all the medical reports to come.  Meanwhile lalu’s son and former health minister of Bihar Tej Pratap also visited the hospital to apprise himself of his father’s health.

The medical bulletin on lalu issued on Friday stated that his blood pressure and pulse rate was normal. His blood sugar level was at 163.

A team of doctors led by physician Dr Umesh Prasad are examining lalu for his illnesses. It is learnt that experts from different streams would examine lalu in the coming days.

Since lalu is suffering from glaucoma and kidney problem, specialists from the concerned department would also examine him.

RJD MlA Bhola Yadav said doctors are administering the medicines prescribed by the Asian Heart Institute to him. He said there was no improvement in his condition.

Notably, lalu who has been convicted in Fodder scam cases had surrendered before court on Thursday after his provisional bail period was not extended by the High Court.  He was later admitted in RIMS as per the HC order.