Kanak Mani Dixit admitted to ICU in Bir Hospital

KATHMANDU: Sajha Yatayat Chairman Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to probe into the charges of illegally amassing property, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Bir Hospital on Saturday.

Kunda Dixit, Kanak Mani Dixit's brother, confirmed the admittance today.

Dixit, also a noted journalist and a human rights activist, was admitted to the hospital to check uncontrolled blood pressure and heart conditions.

The CIAA had arrested Dixit on Friday.

Dixit has been kept in the custody of Metropolitan Police Circle, Gaushala,

Irony of ironies @KanakManiDixit admitted to ICU room in Bir Hosp with Ganga Maya on hunger strike for justice for her son.

— Kunda Dixit (@kundadixit) April 23, 2016

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