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Rs 16K to guard dozens of VVIPs?

Updated on: 01 November,2010 08:04 AM IST  | 
Nicholas Stone |

Team of over 30 cops was paid Rs 16,000 for the security of dignitaries who attended the Vivek-Priyanka wedding

Rs 16K to guard dozens of VVIPs?

Team of over 30 cops was paid Rs 16,000 for the security of dignitaries who attended the Vivek-Priyanka wedding







Small Price for protection? Cops posted at the venue for the security
of dignitaries were paid Rs 250 each


The cops posted at the venue for the security of dignitaries were paid a mereu00a0Rs 16,000 for their services, whereas the wedding invitation cards that were sent to the VVIPs cost approximately Rs 7,000 each.

The city police department had deputed over 30 cops along with the Bangalore Canine Squad for securing the premises.

ACP Ramachandrappa of the city police said, "A high number of police officials were needed to protect the dignitaries. However, officers got only Rs 250 each for the tough job they did that night."

Those who attended the wedding included Opposition leader Siddaramaiah, senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu, RV Deshpande, DB Chandregouda, Katta Subramanya Naidu, Narendra Babu, Roshan Baig and Mayor S Nataraj.

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