Replying to a question in the lower house, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy said: "This will facilitate police to detect and get alerted in case such a van approaches any radioactive source being transported."
He further said the Department of Atomic Energy has established 20 emergency response centres equipped with radiation monitors and protective gear for emergency response teams.
(Published 30 November 2011, 14:05 IST)
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