Puttaparthi (Andhra): Godman Sathya Sai Baba is in an Intensive Care Unit of his own hospital fighting for life due to chest pain and breathing problems, creating an emergency situation in his native Puttaparthi where thousands of his ardent followers are rushing to see in complete devotion and anxiety for his life today afternoon (Tuesday). Regular news bulletins and medical messages are flowing around the region, giving rise to an uncontrollable atmosphere for the police authorities. Additional police forces have been rushed to Prashanthi Nilayam, where Baba is under treatment, to keep off crowds and emotional followers from the scene.
Section 144 was imposed when some Baba devotees assaulted the local authorities (DC and other officers) not allowing them entry into hospital where 85 year old Baba is kidney and breathing problems. Dialysis treatment is on, doctors say. Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa, among other dignitaries, is hurrying to Puttaparthy today for a final look at Baba.