Ritlal admitted to JLNMCH after his health deteriorates
Ritlal was shifted to special central jail at Bhagalpur from Beur jail in Patna.
Ritlal had allegedly levelled allegations about being harassed and ill-treated inside the jail, which the officials denied. Following this, he went on a hunger strike on Monday morning.
The doctors at the jail examined Ritlal, thereafter he was shifted to the JLNMCH on Monday evening. Sources said his blood sugar level had dropped whereas his blood pressure was normal.
Hospital sources said that Ritlal also complained about prostate problem, which are being examined by the doctors.
HoD of the medicine department at JLNMCH, Dr Rajkamal Choudhary, said Ritlal was admitted to the JLNMCH when his condition deteriorated due to fasting. He said Ritlal's blood sugar level had fallen while his blood pressure was normal. He said Ritlal's condition has improved and he has started taking food.
The RJD MLA and others are accused in a case under Sections 308(5), 111(2), 111(3) 339 and 3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He surrendered before the Danapur civil court on April 17, sources said.
Despite several attempts, no official could be contacted for comments on the issue.
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