Following his arrest he had complained of feeling unwell for which the authorities had to take him to the hospital for medical attention and was admitted to Tura Civil Hospital.
On Wednesday after his arrest he complained of feeling sick and unease and was escorted to Tura civil hospital for medical check up where doctors admitted him for further medical tests and supervision.
The former Meghalaya chief minister lashed out at the police and the administration stating that the police have reduced themselves acting on the behest of political bosses who are in power.
Since the violence started, police have arrested 18 people based on video footage and eye witness accounts for inciting the unruly mob. With Richard’s arrest, the tally has gone up to 19.
