
CM writes to Yogi seeking medical care for Kappan
The Hindu
Journalist, in custody under UAPA in Mathura, tests positive for COVID
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday wrote to his counterpart in Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, seeking his intervention to ensure expert health care for ailing journalist Siddique Kappan presently in custody under UAPA in Mathura. In a letter to Mr. Adityanath, he said Mr. Kappan who had tested positive for COVID-19 was admitted to KVM Hospital, Mathura. Pointing out that he is diabetic and has heart ailments, the letter said he was yet kept chained to his bed. Mr. Vijayan called for shifting him to another super speciality hospital with modern facilities. “People in general and the media fraternity in particular are anxious about his predicament and human rights,” he said, urging Mr. Adityanath to ensure that he gets medical facilities.More Related News

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