The Emergency was in force and it was not easy for police personnel to go on leave. K. Lakshmana, who took charge as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Kozhikode, found out that some officials, however, were easily getting medical certificate for the purpose from an ayurvedic physician in the city.
“A good number of officials then used to live near the Muthalakkulam grounds, very close to where Ramdas Vaidyar ran his shop. Whenever they were in need of a medical certificate, he was too willing to provide one,” Subhash Babu, retired SP, said while delivering a lecture at an event to mark the 25th death anniversary of Vaidyar on Sunday.
Vaidyar, a traditional ayurvedic physician, was more famous for his satire, quirky acts, and friendship with eminent writers of the time.
