As many as 84 women prisoners out of the 87 inmates who were rushed to the government-run JJ Hospital were discharged on Saturday after a day of treatment. While the cause is yet to be established, the Maharashtra State Commission for Women will investigate the matter. The 84 undertrials from Byculla jail had complained of dehydration, vomiting and nausea before being admitted to the hospital.

They have now been sent back to prison. However, the remaining have been kept under observation. The three pregnant women in their 24th and 18th week have also been kept at the hospital for further treatment. The four-month-old child along with the mother have been sent back. Eight new patients were brought to the hospital on Saturday evening.