MARGAO
Expressing concern over the reported presence of formalin in fish imported from outside the State, Congress spokesperson Sidhanath Buyao has requested Goemkars to boycott this harmful fish till the government ensures the safety and takes responsibility of health of each and every citizen.
Buyao said it is unbelievable that the FDA, which after raiding 17 trucks of fish at Margao wholesale market, confirms the presence of formalin, and then disproves its own claims within two hours.
The raid conducted on the trucks carrying wholesale fish from different states to Goa was a welcome step as it was aiming towards saving the health of Goemkars.
“It is extremely hard to believe the second report, which is completely prepared under the political influence. However, if this government feels the second report is correct than in this circumstances to find out the truth, immediately the lab technician needs to be booked and a case should be filed against him for creating panic in society for his wrong and inaccurate report,” he said, demanding that the officer who raided the fish market along with the laboratorian should be terminated from job and put behind bars till further investigation.
Buyao said it would have been ideal for the government to check the trucks and punish the wholesalers who have been playing with the life of several thousand people every day, who come to the SGPDA market to buy fish.
