Chandigarh, Feb. 27 -- /
Octogenarian farmer leader and a cancer patient Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 93 days at the Punjab-Haryana Khanauri border, is facing a severe health crisis as his body temperature shot up to 103.6degF since Wednesday morning, a day after he suffered abnormally high blood pressure. His condition has raised concerns among farmers and supporters, with doctors working round the clock to stabilize his vitals.
A medical team is closely monitoring Dallewal, applying cold compresses, on his forehead and legs, to bring down the fever. His blood pressure has spiked, and latest medical reports indicated positive ketone levels in his urine, suggesting his body is under severe stress due...