Kailash Sirohiya to be transferred to Kathmandu for medical treatment
Deteriorating health prompts move from Dhanusha custody; court rmphasizes right to medical care.
KATHMANDU: Kailash Sirohiya, Chair of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), currently under police custody in Dhanusha on charges of citizenship fraud, is set to be transferred to Kathmandu for medical treatment.
His health deteriorated while in custody, prompting doctors at Kavya Hospital in Janakpurdham to recommend treatment in Kathmandu.
Sirohiya will be brought to Kathmandu and admitted to Mediciti Hospital.
Reportedly, Sirohiya experienced high blood pressure and heart rhythm issues, necessitating immediate medical attention.
Discussions are underway at the District Police Office for necessary legal consultations before the transfer. Preparations for the helicopter transfer to Kathmandu are in progress.
The Dhanusha District Court, extending his custody for the third time, emphasized Sirohiya’s right to medical treatment and granted permission for the transfer to a well-equipped facility.
Following the court’s directive, doctors at Kavya Hospital recommended his transfer to Kathmandu.
Sirohiya, arrested from Kantipur’s headquarters last Tuesday, has been in police custody since and admitted to a Janakpur hospital after health complications.
The court granted a third three-day extension on Monday, allowing for his transfer to Kathmandu on Tuesday.
