Maharashtra Drug Scandal: Political Connections and Accusations Unveiled

Harshwardhan Sapkal, Maharashtra Congress president, accused the Devendra Fadnavis government of protecting suspects in a drug manufacturing case. As police uncovered a mephedrone lab in Satara, Sapkal questioned the involvement of local and political figures, demanding transparency and action from the state government to address ongoing drug issues.

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal launched a strong accusation against the state government, led by Devendra Fadnavis, for allegedly protecting individuals involved in drug manufacturing.

In a scathing attack on social media, Sapkal highlighted the failure of the government in curbing the drug menace following the discovery of a mephedrone factory in Satara district. The police had seized contraband worth Rs 115 crore and detained three workers from West Bengal.

Sapkal demanded accountability from the government by highlighting possible political connections to the case and questioning the role of individuals like Omkar Dighe and Prakash Shinde, urging immediate clarification from Chief Minister Fadnavis on the state's stance.

(With inputs from agencies.)