Health minister's security beefed up
The minister, who was in Alappuzha district to attend around six govt programmes on Saturday, was given additional security by Alappuzha Police. A 15-member police team under Alappuzha DSP accompanied the minister.
According to sources, the police move was in anticipation of protests against the minister amid the controversies related to the probe on the missing equipment Thiruvananthapuram MCH. The minister refused to comment on the issue, saying that she will inform if there is anything to be said in particular. MSID:: 123205451 413 |
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