Chennai Court Denies Main Accused’s Transfer in BSP Leader Murder Case
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Synopsis
A Chennai court has denied a request to transfer P. Nagendran, the main suspect in the murder of BSP leader K. Armstrong, to a private hospital. The court's decision was based on a medical report indicating that while Nagendran's health is deteriorating, he does not require transfer to a private facility.
Key Takeaways
- The court ruled against transferring P. Nagendran to a private hospital.
- A medical report confirmed Nagendran's declining health but did not recommend the transfer.
- Advocate Baalaji argued that current facilities in Vellore are inadequate for treatment.
- The case of the BSP leader's murder continues to unfold in the legal system.
- Visalakshi's petition was based on concerns over her husband's health situation.
Chennai, Feb 27 (NationPress) A court in Chennai has dismissed the request to transfer P. Nagendran, the key suspect in the murder of BSP leader K. Armstrong, to a private medical facility for treatment.
The ruling followed an evaluation of a health report presented by a medical team.
Principal Sessions Judge S. Karthikeyan listened to the petition submitted by Nagendran’s spouse, Visalakshi, who sought approval for his transfer, expressing concerns over his declining health.
After a physical assessment, a medical team appointed by the Dean of Madras Medical College submitted a report on Nagendran’s health. The report indicated a deterioration in his condition but did not support his transfer to a private hospital.
Advocate Baalaji, representing Nagendran, contested the report, suggesting that the Christian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, where he is currently receiving care, lacks adequate facilities for his treatment. He maintained that due to Nagendran’s worsening health, he should be permitted to seek treatment at a private hospital of his choice.
Conversely, Special Public Prosecutor R. Sreenivasan, representing law enforcement, opposed the request, arguing that a Special Leave Petition filed by Visalakshi was still pending before the Supreme Court. Thus, he contended that the sessions court did not have jurisdiction over the decision regarding Nagendran's transfer. In reply, Baalaji presented an interim order from the Supreme Court, granting the sessions court the authority to deliberate on the issue.
After considering both arguments and the medical report, the court opted against the transfer and dismissed the application.
Armstrong, who served as the President of the BSP's state unit, was tragically murdered on July 5, 2024, outside his home in Chennai.
Nagendran, a notorious gangster serving a life sentence at Vellore Central Prison, is the primary suspect in the murder, allegedly orchestrating the crime while being in custody. He previously had a liver transplant at Dr Rela Institute and Medical Center in Chromepet.
In a previous petition, his wife mentioned that frequent transfers from Vellore Prison to the Chennai Sessions Court, despite medical advice against excessive travel, had significantly impacted his health. She also claimed that prison officials had denied him crucial immunosuppressive medication post-transplant, resulting in severe complications, including 50 percent liver damage. On January 28, he was admitted to the CMC in Vellore, where he was diagnosed with jaundice. Nagendran sought a transfer to a specialized hospital in Chennai for proper treatment, but the government refuted the request, asserting that he was receiving sufficient medical care in Vellore. With the Sessions Court now rejecting his plea, Nagendran will persist with his treatment at the CMC in Vellore.
