M C Kamaruddin has cardiac problems; surgery needed, says doctor

KASARGOD: M C Kamaruddin MLA admitted at Pariyaram Medical College while remanded in gold jewellery investment fraud case, is confirmed of having cardiac problems. Hospital authorities have decided to subject him for a surgery after heart disease was diagnosed in the angiogram.

Kamaruddin was shifted to the ICU of the hospital yesterday. Hospital superintendent Dr Sudeep had informed that further treatment will be decided as soon as the angiogram report is obtained. Health Minister K K Shailaja had enquired about his health condition.

Meantime, the investigating team have not been able to nab Pookoya Thangal, the first accused in the case. A lookout notice has been issued against him. Thangal is co-accused in more than 100 fraud cases with Kamaruddin MLA in the jewellery investment scam.