Ramkumar, accused in the Swathi murder case, who is being treated in the Government Royapettah Hospital in Chennai for the injuries in his neck, is expected to remain in the hospital for at least two days for removal of sutures. Only after the medical team that is treating him gives the go-ahead, the decision to shift him to Puzhal prison will be taken.
Ramkumar slit his throat while being apprehended at his home in Meenakshipuram in Tirunelveli on Friday night. He was rushed to the Government Hospital in Tenkasi where he was given first aid. He was later rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital in Tirunelveli for treatment. He was brought to Chennai in the early hours of Monday and admitted to the Royapettah hospital.
Ramkumar, whose face was covered with a black mask, was taken to Ward No. 25 situated at the back of the hospital.
Entry into the corridors that led to the ward on the ground floor was strictly regulated by police.
This led to some chaos as relatives of patients argued with police personnel for not letting them into the pathway.
Around 11.35 a.m, S. Gopinathan, 13th Metropolitan Magistrate, reached the hospital and left around 11.54 a.m. after recording the statement of the suspect.
Earlier in the day, senior doctors who inspected him said his condition was stable and he was conscious. “His wound is healing and he is talking well. He was given idli, idiyappam and juice,” said Narayana Babu, dean in-charge of the hospital.
Decision on shifting the accused will be taken only after a go-ahead from the doctors treating him
