Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan has accused the West Bengal Government of not taking concrete action in the murder case of the lady doctor. In an interaction with the media at Nagercoil today, the minister cited this as the sole reason for the CBI investigating the case of the doctor. He said that a circular on providing proper security for lady doctors has been sent by the Health Ministry by Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda.

Talking about Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan prisons, Mr. Murugan said the Central Government was taking steps for their release. Describing the various measures to develop the ports, the Minister said that utmost importance was given to developing the fishing harbours for the benefit of the local fishermen.