Panaji, April 5 (IANS) Indian as well as international drug mafias are operating in Goa in a big way, claims the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls.
Releasing the manifesto for Goa, state Congress president John Fernandes, however, ducked questions about the party's North Goa candidate Ravi Naik who has been linked to the drug mafia in a legislative committee probe.
"Goa has become an international drug centre due to its proximity to the 'Golden Drug Triangle' across the northwestern international border. As a result, national and international drug mafias are operating in and from Goa in a big way," the Congress manifesto said.
It said lack of coordination between several anti-narcotic units of the state and central government have often resulted in bungling, which have benefited the mafias.
This lack of sync, the manifesto said, creates "a big law and order problem, as often there are drug wars, with the government agencies looking either way, as they too form part of the trade. Corruption in enforcement agencies, both central and state, is rampant".
The manifesto also makes a case for a coordinating set-up that could act as a go-between the various anti-narcotics agencies.
Goa's two parliamentary constituencies go to the polls April 12.
There is a continuous increase in corona cases in China. The cases of corona are increasing to su
After the elections of five states are over, now inflation has started increasing. Oil companies
Restrictions will increase in Gujarat after Delhi, Mumbai? HC ordered to impose weekend curfew
Corona infection continues to increase in the country. Because of the increasing cases, the gover
Spend Valentine's Day Bollywood style
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Conveying feelings to your crush can sometimes be nerve-racking, but si
TDP retains Tirupati assembly seat
Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has retained the Tirupati assembly seat in
Coronavirus may surprise again, the epidemic is not over, WHO warns, 5 big advice
The coronavirus is not over yet. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) also expressed
Preparations for vaccination in the country have intensified. Initially, only 100 people will be
The Health Ministry said on Saturday that 79.32 percent of new cases of coronavirus in the countr
PAK army airstrike in Afghanistan: Pakistan targeted Taliban bases, 4 civilians killed
Pakistan's Airforce carried out airstrikes on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts in Afghan
Siddhanth Kapoor Controversy: The Karnataka Police probing the drugs case involving Siddhanth Kap
