Kolkata, Amit Sharma: Forest Minister and former Food Minister arrested in ration distribution scam in West Bengal Jyotipriya Mallick The period of judicial custody ended on Thursday. Due to ill health, his physical appearance could not be made in Bankshall court on this day. The report of the Presidency Research Institute also mentioned his being ‘unfit’. Although. He was able to participate in the hearing held in the court through virtual medium. After hearing the arguments of both the parties, the court ruled to extend the period of judicial custody of the minister. During the hearing in the court on this day, the minister applied before the judge and said, “Sir, please let me live.” After this the judge asked him what problems he was facing? On this, the arrested minister cited his ill health and said, “I am also an advocate. I am also a member of Calcutta High Court and Bankshall Court. I am having problems with my legs. There is more than 350 sugar. Hands and legs are not working. Sir, let me live.
