Aqua show delegates held at Cochin airport

Kochi: The state fisheries department faced embarrassment when its foreign guests who were here to participate in the India International Aqua Show 2012 were held by the customs officials at the Cochin International Airport before being released following ministerial interference.
The fisheries minister K Babu said that the state government would make a formal protest with the Centre and ask for action against the customs officials who made things difficult for the government guests. "This is not a private event. It is being organised by the fisheries department for the betterment of the sector. Cooperation of all agencies is expected." His sentiments were echoed by Union minister K V Thomas and chief minister Oommen Chandy. Thomas said that the Centre always sided with the state government and that he would recommend action against the officials.
11/02/12 Times of India

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