Farmers Movement Archive

Cong hits out at Centre over seizure of heroin

PATNA: Congress national spokesperson Mohan Prakash on Wednesday hit out at the central government for keeping mum over the seizure of 3000kg heroin at Mundra port in Gujarat operated by the Adani Group. Prakash also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of being least concerned about the national security or future of youths. “It is unfortunate that they have not given any statement. I am also concerned for the officer who seized the drugs,” he said. Referring to actress Rhea Chakorborty’s case, Prakash said the Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau and CBI were roped in for two packets of drugs, but no one has been arrested for carrying 3000kg of drugs at Mundra port. Though the Adani Group had clarified that it only operated the port and has no authority to check shipments arriving there, Prakash alleged that the Adani’s association with the PM and BJP was a reason for giving him a free hand. Prakash, who is one of the Congress panel members to study the three controversial farm laws, also demanded their rollback. The BJP, however, rubbished the allegations made by Prakash and said it was because of government’s alertness that the consignment was seized. “The government is seriously tackling such issues and any one involved in it will be punished,” said BJP spokesman Prem Ranjan Patel.

The Times of India

2021-09-30

Patna