Sudhaa Chandran shared a video on her Instagram account and made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the incident. The Central Industrial Security Force has now issued an apology to the actress on Twitter
Sudhaa Chandran. File pic
Earlier today, actress and dancer Sudhaa Chandran was asked by the authorities at the airport to remove her 'artificial limb' after which she shared a video on her Instagram account. Chandran made an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central government and the State government over the incident.
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The Central Industrial Security Force has now issued an apology to the actress on Twitter.
They wrote- "We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused to Ms. Sudhaa Chandran. As per protocol, prosthetics are to be removed for security checks only under exceptional circumstances."
We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience caused to Ms. Sudhaa Chandran. As per protocol, prosthetics are to be removed for security checks only under exceptional circumstances. 1/2
— CISF (@CISFHQrs) October 22, 2021
They added, "We will examine why the lady personnel concerned requested Ms. Sudhaa Chandran to remove the prosthetics. We assure Ms.Sudhaa Chandran that all our personnel will be sensitised again on the protocols so that no inconvenience is caused to travelling passengers."
We will examine why the lady personnel concerned requested Ms. Sudhaa Chandran to remove the prosthetics. We assure Ms.Sudhaa Chandran that all our personnel will be sensitised again on the protocols so that no inconvenience is caused to travelling passengers. 2/2
— CISF (@CISFHQrs) October 22, 2021
She had also said in the video, "Is this what our country is talking about? Is this the respect that a woman gives another woman in our society? It is my humble request to you Modi ji that please give senior citizens a card that says they are senior citizens."
Along with her video that appeared to be from an airport, the actor wrote, "Totally hurt... each time going through this grill is very very hurting....hope my message reaches the state and central government authorities....and expecting a prompt action."
Sudhaa is known for her performances in TV shows like 'Kaahin Kissii Roz' and all the seasons of 'Naagin'. The actor has also won a National Award for her role in the Telugu film 'Mayuri', which was based on her life.