Vice public security minister sacked

Li Dongsheng, former vice minister of public security, has been removed from his various posts for alleged severe violations of disciplines, an official circular announced.

Li, also former vice head of a central leading group for the prevention and handling of cult-related issues, was sacked for "suspected serious disciplinary violations," said a statement released Wednesday by the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

Authorities are handling his case according to the procedure, it added.