Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government has taken precautions to stop the spread of dengue, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, here this morning.

Speaking to mediapersons, prior to the inauguration of State- Level Yoga Convention at Kalamandira, he said that with the onset of monsoon season the number of dengue cases in the State had increased.

“While there are dengue cases being reported in Chikkamagalur and other districts, the number of fatalities have reduced drastically. Apart, from the State Government initiating precautionary measures to tackle dengue case, it is also the responsibility of people to take preventive measures to stop mosquitoes from multiplying,” Minister  Dinesh Gundu Rao added.

When asked about sexual abuse complaint filed against MLC Suraj Revanna, Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao refused to react in the matter stating that action would be initiated as per the law of the land and added he got to know about the complaint only through the newspapers.