Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik was referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment by the team of medicos of Khyber Hospital here on Saturday.

Hours after protests were held at Maisuma, demanding medical aid for him, the incarnated leader was shifted to Khyber hospital on Saturday evening. Sources told KNS that the health condition of Malik was observed by a team of medicos at the private hospital.

"He has undergone various tests in this hospital. His arm has been infected. He was advised by doctors to undergo a surgery. He was referred to SKIMS Soura," said sources.