Earlier yesterday, the doctors decided to collect her swab samples as she was running high on temperature and her oxygen levels were reportedly low at the time of admission.

Meanwhile, AMMK leader TTV Dinakaran has said that VK Sasikala was unwell for the past one week and was being treated for the same, inside the prison. "I've reliable info that Sasikala's health is stable, doctors are looking after her. She is being monitored properly. She needs oxygen due to some secondary infections. Doctors still deciding on whether CT scans are required or not," he said. 

Further, TTV Dinakaran has sought permission from the prison authorities to visit his aunt in the hospital AMMK cadre have been tense since Sasikala’s ill-health surfaced as they were gearing up to host a gala reception for their jailed leader after her release, which is supposed to happen in a few days.