Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim has been readmitted to ADK Hospital.

An official from the party informed that Qasim was admitted to ADK Hospital late Saturday night, after his heart condition worsened.

Due to his admission at the hospital, a hearing against Qasim, which was scheduled for 10:30 am on Sunday, was cancelled.

The business tycoon and Maamigilli constituency MP was hospitalized back in July, after suffering from dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath, and was released after around 10 days. While he had attempted to travel abroad for treatment then, authorities had decided to withhold his passport.

Qasim's legal team had, on Saturday, issued a statement noting that doctors at Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) had advised for him to undergo surgery.

Noting that their client has been receiving treatment for a lung and heart condition for most of his life, the statement highlighted that his condition worsened after being held in police custody twice this year.

The team has requested the Criminal Court to lift the travel ban on Qasim, noting that the surgery is not available in the Maldives and that his life could be in danger if delayed.