ILAM, Jan. 15 -- Caretakers on Monday morning transferred Dr Govinda KC to Ilam Hospital from the site of his latest fast-unto-death at Phulgachhi.

The medical education reform crusader suffered severe irregularities in his heartbeat, which could be life-threatening. Dr KC was moved to hospital for advanced care after his condition deteriorated further on the sixth day of his ongoing hunger strike.

The hospital informed that Dr KC was brought there at around 9 am. He is receiving normal saline water and oxygen. His blood pressure and oxygen level are not at normal levels, informed Dr Bijendra Kumar Sah, who is involved in the treatment.

"Dr KC already has pneumonia and his water level is lower than normal. We also suggested antibiotics...