PATNA, Feb. 7 -- The MP-MLA court of Patna sent Member of Parliament from Purnea (Independent), Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, two days judicial custody in connection with a 31-year-old case. He will remain under medical observation at Patna Medical College and Hospital (Patna) for the time being while his regular bail application is likely to be heard on Monday.

"As per procedure, the Purnea MP first will go to Beur central jail for legal formalities and then come back to the PMCH," said counsel Shivendra Bharti, adding that his client is under judicial custody after directive of the court.

Pappu Yadav was arrested late on Friday from his residence located at Mandiri falling under Buddha Colony police station area of the state capita...