The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of JJ Group of hospitals witnessed high drama on Tuesday evening, when a police escort team, as directed by the hospital, asked high-profile entrepreneur Purnima Mhatre, 52, to accompany them back to Byculla jail.

Mhatre was admitted to the MICU late on Friday under the care of Dr Wiqar Shaikh, professor of medicine and unit head 5, after her health deteriorated in the prison. She had been arrested on August 23 morning by Khar police after the Bandra court issued an arrest warrant against her in a cheque bounce case. Sunday mid-day had reported her arrest and admission to hospital (Cosmetic surgeon held for cheque bounce admitted to ICU).