The state government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have stated that Salem's life was in danger and thus he should not be brought out of Arthur road jail premises.

Salem was taken to the hospital after he complained of severe backache two days back.

He told the media outside the hospital that there is ‘no threat to his life’ and restraining him inside the jail ‘was just the CBI's manner to delay his trial and court proceedings’.

Earlier, the state government had restrained Salem's movements outside the Arthur Road prison following threats to his life.

However, last week Salem filed an application before the special TADA court seeking permission to be sent to the J J Hospital for his backache treatment.

Special TADA Judge P D Kode permitted Salem to be taken to the hospital on Friday.