Chandigarh POE functioning normally : OIA

New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) The Overseas Indian Affairs (OIA) Ministry today denied reports that the Chandigarh office of the Protector of Emigrants closed following the arrest of its chief on corruption charges.

Ministry sources clarified that the functioning of POE office in Chandigarh was never affected, notwithstanding the suspension of the office chief.

"The ministry has made alternative arrangements immediately by posting officals to Chandigarh," the sources added.

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