Stopped from leaving hospital for Independence Day event, says Jharkhand protest leader Mahato
Jharkhand protest leader Devendra Nath Mahato claims he was denied permission to leave Ranchi's Sadar Hospital on Independence Day to join protesting students at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Mahato, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities, stated he sought permission from hospital authorities to attend the flag-hoisting ceremony but was denied.
He alleged increased police presence outside his room and was stopped when he attempted to leave on Saturday. The administration, however, denied Mahato was prevented from leaving, stating he was not being stopped for any reason other than his medical condition. Mahato had written to the civil surgeon and in-charge medical officer of Sadar Hospital on August 12, citing his health concerns and the ongoing hunger strike. No one has detained him, according to the police official.
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