Now, Sivasankar shifted to state-run hospital for ‘back problem’ (Ld)

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17 : Suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar on Saturday underwent an angiography that revealed he had no cardiac issues, but later he complained of back pain problem and was shifted to the state-run Medical College Hospital here.
Earlier in the day, a medical bulletin issued by a private hospital where he was admitted since Friday night said that an angiography revealed he had no cardiac issues but after he complained of a bad back, further examination found that he had a lumbar disc prolapse and required more medical attention. Hence, an opinion from a higher centre was needed, the hospital added.
When Sivasankar — who was Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister before his suspension — was put in an ambulance to ferry him to the medical college hospital, a scuffle broke out between the media persons and those wheeling him out after they tried to prevent photographers from taking pictures.
The social media was abuzz with reactions on the development.
Meanwhile, BJP General Secretary MT Ramesh dubbed the goings-on a “drama”, adding that Sivasankar’s sudden sickness was as per the script prepared by the CPI-M.
“Things have heated up in the probe and it’s all going to go to the next level. All this drama is to prevent such scenario… many more faintings and hospital admissions are on the cards,” Ramesh remarked.