An Excise Inspector on Monday levelled serious allegations of the Puri police staffs having a nexus with the drug mafia in the district and collecting money to allow them to carry on their illegal trade unhindered.
Excise Inspector Sanjay Panda has alleged that the police staffs are taking money from various offenders. In a letter to Excise Commissioner, Panda has stated such irregularities and the problems faced by the Excise Department staffs in carrying out their duties.
“While carrying out raids in Puri district in the past one year, I found that whenever we arrest any excise offenders, they said they are giving huge monthly money to the police station staffs,” alleged Panda.
According to Panda, less number of excise cases are detected by the police station staffs due to their nexus with the offenders. Such offenders also have no fearfor the Excise Department officials.
“We are getting less salary compared to those working in police stations. They also get additional benefits like quarters and medals,” said Panda. Panda has also brought the matter to the notice of the Puri SP and Collector for appropriate action at their end.