New Delhi : The ‘One Rank One Pension’ row escalated on Monday with Col Pushpendra Singh (Retd), on a fast-unto-death for the last eight days demanding its immediate implementation, being shifted to Army hospital here after his medical report showed increased ketone levels.
“The doctor who examined him today, said his ketone level has increased and he needs to be immediately shifted. Col Singh was reluctant but we persuaded him to be moved to the hospital,” Major General Satbir Singh, Chairman of the Indian Ex-servicemen Movement told PTI.
High levels of ketones are toxic to the body. Even as he was being taken to the hospital, another veteran Havildar Saheb Singh (Retd) took his place and began fast-unto-death.
Two others – Havildar Major Singh (Retd) and Havildar Ashok Chauhan (Retd) – are also on a similar protest.
“I will come back and continue my fast. I am not ready to go but the people here want me to to as they say high ketone level will affect brain functioning,” Col Pushpender said.
