Goa, Nov. 29 -- MLA Kedar Naik has strongly refuted allegations linking him to the Goan fishing trawlers seized in Maharashtra, stating that the vessels do not belong to him. Responding to claims made during a recent press conference, Naik clarified that the trawlers in question are part of his family's long-standing fishing business and have been operating since his father's time, but none are registered in his name.

"The boats are not mine. My name has been dragged into this unnecessarily," Naik said, emphasizing that the accusations made against him were "completely incorrect." He added that even the individuals who held the press conference have family members and brothers who own boats, but that does not automatically associate them...