Poland's Ex-Construction Minister Kills Herself during Home Search

World | April 25, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00

Poland's ex-construction minister, who was involved in corruption affairs, committed suicide during a home search at her home on Wednesday.

Barbara Blida, 57, retired in the bathroom and shot herself through the chest, a spokesperson of the Interior Security Agency said.

The ex-minister allegedly received bribes but none of the accusation against her have been proved.

She was taking the state post in the period 1993 - 1996. Recently, Blida was managing a private building company.

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