Kochi: The Kerala High Court has strongly criticised former Director General of Police (DGP) Tomin J Thachankary over his plea seeking permission to travel abroad, questioning how a person with so many health problems could undertake an international journey. Following the court's remarks, Thachankary informed the court that he was withdrawing his plea.

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The court raised questions about Thachankary's health condition, particularly his admission to the prison hospital a day after he was sentenced and sent to jail.

The High Court also observed that the circumstances surrounding his stay at the prison hospital, including the possibility of a conspiracy to facilitate his admission, needed to be examined.

The court said it would look into who had helped Thachankary secure admission to the prison hospital. The matter has been posted for orders on issuing directions in this regard.

Explaining his medical condition, Thachankary told the court that he suffered from breathing difficulties and required a special machine for treatment. He said the machine needed a power outlet, which was why he had stayed in the prison hospital.

The court, however, sought details of the ailments he was suffering from and directed that his medical records relating to the treatment be examined.

The High Court also questioned how Thachankary could undertake foreign travel within 10 days of being released from prison if his health condition was as serious as claimed.

Following this, Thachankary informed it that he was abandoning his plans to travel abroad and withdrew his petition.