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Chidambaram fractures toe in Bangalore incident

S. Rajendran

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BANGALORE: Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram fractured a toe after he tripped and fell off a granite step leading to Koshy's, a restaurant on St. Marks Road here, on Saturday. This followed an incident involving a photographer of The Times of India.

An official press release said Mr. Chidambaram and some members of his family (wife, son, daughter - in - law and grand-daughter) were dining out with some friends when the photographer of a newspaper approached them repeatedly and asked for permission to take photographs. Each time, his request was turned down as the family was on a private visit.

Police sources said there was a scuffle when the photographer of The Times of India attempted to take pictures as the family came out of the restaurant. An attempt was made to snatch his camera and in the melee the Minister tripped and fell.

The press release said that when the family came out, the photographer began clicking away. "Mr Chidambaram's son and his friend objected. In order to avoid the photographer, Mr. Chidambaram moved to the right, but missed a step, tripped and fell down. He suffered a fracture of the toe and a plaster cast has been put on the right foot."

The release said the photographer, and subsequently the Resident Editor of the newspaper apologised to Mr. Chidambaram and his family.

The Minister and his family members arrived here on a private visit two days ago and they were said to have planned a visit to Melkote in Mandya district.

Police sources said that being on a private outing, Mr. Chidambaram was in an attire different from his usual white dhoti and white shirt.

The family was perturbed on noticing the photographer waiting outside and there was a scuffle.

The Minister was thereafter taken to the Manipal Hospital on Airport Road. He has been advised rest for a fortnight.

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