Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 31 -- Taking strong exception to statements made by Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar that only 'phenyl' was found at the 'Tuk-Tuk Household Chemicals Production Solution Manufacturing' unit in the Hebbal Industrial Area, which was recently raided by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar alleged that they were attempting to cover up a drug syndicate operating in Mysuru.

"Being in responsible positions, they should not suppress facts and lie. The NCB press release clearly exposes their failure to control the drug menace. Officers and the Government must be transparent. Any attempt at a cover-up will erode public faith...