The Legislative Council members on Thursday demanded more perks and benefits for constables and head constables.
MLC Marithibbe Gowda suggested that the government should pay a month’s salary to the policemen for working on holidays in a year and should also stop deducting HRA of constables who are staying in government quarters. This suggestion was supported by Council Chairman D H Shankaramurthy. Home Minister K J George said that they would discuss with the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and take a decision in this regard.
Government aid
The government assured the MLCs that it will release sufficient funds to provide treatment to haemophiliacs. While replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by BJP members, Health Minister U T Khader said about 800 haemophiliacs are provided free medicines.