VASCO
Cortalim Congress leader Olencio Simoes on Thursday expressed grave concern over the recent spate of student deaths at BITS Pilani, Goa, claiming that the tragedy has now been linked to narcotics following the medical examination of one of the deceased students.
“This is not just a personal tragedy but a damning indictment of the growing drug culture in Cortalim,” stated Simoes, in a press note.
“We demand that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) be constituted to thoroughly investigate these incidents, dismantle the drug networks operating in and around our educational institutions, and bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
Calling it a matter of protecting the future of the youth, Simoes stressed the need for urgent government intervention.
“This is not merely a law and order issue. It’s about safeguarding the future of our youth. The government must act with urgency and seriousness, beyond cosmetic measures. Our students deserve to live and learn in safe, drug-free environments,” he remarked.
