lalu Prasad is suffering from several illnesses and it is not advisable to shift him to jail presently, said physician Dr Umesh Prasad who is looking after the convicted politician’s health since he was admitted in RIMS Ranchi.
It may be stated here that lalu, who has been convicted in three fodder scam cases in the recent months, was shifted to RIMS soon after he surrendered before the CBI court in Ranchi on August 30.
The RJD leader is said to be suffering from at a dozen illnesses including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart ailment and kidney problems. The infection level in body is also said to be high. He has also undergone operation for fistula and his wound has not healed up.
Dr Umesh Prasad said on Monday that experts from different department were being called when required to examine the patient.
Dr Prasad said there was minor leakage in lalu’s heart. The doctors have undertaken Echo and ECG on him adding the result of ECG was awaited.
It may be noted here that Dr Prasad assessment would play a crucial role in taking a decision on whether to keep lalu in jail or sent him back to Birsa Munda Central jail.
RIMS director (in-charge) Dr RK Shrivastava said that Dr Umesh in consultation with other doctors would recommend for formation of board for taking the decision.
Meanwhile the RIMS management said that they are seeking guidelines from senior officials regarding request made by lalu for getting shifted to paying ward of RIMS. lalu has said that barking of the dogs during the night and stink have preventing him from sleeping in the night.
The RIMS management has sent the letter to the Jail IG, DC Ranchi, SSP Ranchi and Birsa Munda jail superintendent for their suggestion.
“We are part of treatment only and issues related to his shifting and security are to be decided by the administration,” said the RIMS superintendent Dr Vivek Kashyap.
When contacted the officials said that issue would be decided at the jail IG level.