A life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, A.G. Perarivalan, who was brought to Chennai from Vellore central prison, on Monday underwent medical tests at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) to determine his illness related to an infection.

He underwent ultra sound, echocardiogram, blood and urine tests besides a culture (urine) sensitivity test, doctors at the RGGGH told reporters.

It may take up to three days to get the results of culture sensitivity test, they said.

On June 6, Perarivalan was shifted to Puzhal Central Jail in Chennai from the Vellore prison to enable him get medical treatment for an illness linked to a urinary tract infection.

Doctors at the Vellore General Hospital had referred him to the RGGGH for speciality treatment.

After the tests, Perarivalan was taken back to Puzhal jail where he will remain for the next few days till such time all the results of medical tests emerge and based on the opinion of doctors.

“The extent of his stay in Puzhal jail will depend on what doctors say based on his test results,” a top jail official told PTI.
(PTI)