Belgian transport minister quits over security lapses: Official
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel infomred of the decision after a Cabinet meeting
 "A Brussels Airlines plane takes off at Brussels Airport, in Zaventem, Belgium.")
A Brussels Airlines plane takes off at Brussels Airport, in Zaventem, Belgium.
Belgium's transport minister resigned on Friday after he was accused of ignoring damning European Union reports on the deplorable state of security at Belgium's airports that was laid bare by the March 22 suicide attack.
"Transport Minister Jacqueline Galant has offered her resignation to the king, which was accepted," Prime Minister Charles Michel said after a Cabinet meeting, according to a statement from the royal palace.
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First Published: Apr 15 2016 | 4:02 PM IST