KOZHIKODE: Azhikode MLA KM Shaji suffers from cardiac arrest. He was also tested positive for the pandemic in the antigen tests conducted on Saturday. The cardiac arrest occurred following this. Following the confirmation of the pandemic, the MLA was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. Cardiac arrest occurred during this time.

Shaji was grilled by the customs department in connection with bribery case on allotting plus two batches for Azhikode high school. With Shaji testing positive for the pandemic, all other customs officials who questioned him on Friday might have to go on quarantine. Sources say Shaji has been subjected to angioplasty as of now.