VK Ibrahim Kunju| Photo: Mathrubhumi
Kochi: A vigilance court here has ordered to assess the health condition of former minister VK Ebrahim Kunju who was arrested over Palarivattom flyover scam. Muvattupuzha vigilance court has issued the order directing Ernakulam DMO to carry out a medical examination of Ebrahim Kunju.
A medical board should be formed to assess the mental and health status of the former minister. A detailed report of the examination should be filed within November 24, ordered the court.
Ebrahim Kunju, who is in judicial custody, is currently undergoing treatment at Lakeshore hospital here.
Meanwhile, the court will consider his bail plea and Vigilance's plea seeking his custody on Tuesday.
Ahead of this, the court has directed the DMO to carry out the medical examination.