Hyderabad, Jan. 27 -- In the wake of increasing attacks on excise personnel, the Telangana government is considering providing weapons to excise officials, health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha said on Monday, January 26.

He stated that the matter would be discussed with chief minister A Revanth Reddy, and a final decision would be taken thereafter.

The minister visited NIMS in Panjagutta, where excise constable Soumya is undergoing treatment after sustaining serious injuries in an attack in Nizamabad.

Rajanarsimha spoke to the hospital director and attending doctors to assess her condition. He said doctors were making every possible effort to save her life.

The minister also personally met Soumya's mother and brother, offering them re...