§ Mr. GALLACHERasked the Under-Secretary of State for India whether he will supply information in connection with Messrs. J. M. Adhikari and R. Adhikari, both interned in Bijapur under the Special Emergency Powers Act; what is their state of health; whether they were tried before their detention; and, if not, how long it is the intention of the Bombay Government to keep them under restraint?
§ Mr. BUTLERIn exercise of their powers under Section 4 of the Bombay Special (Emergency) Powers Act the Bombay Government have ordered Dr. G. M. Adhikari and Mr. J. M. Adhikari to remain within the municipal limits of Bijapur. I have no information as to their state of health. The period for which the orders will remain in force is for the Local Government to determine according to circumstances.