f KISH©REGANJ. Oct 9 : The law and order situation in Nandall thana has further deteriorated and the peace-loving people of the thana have been passing days under uncertainty.

According to political leaders and local people, the rate of crimes like theft, dacoity. robbery. murder, rape, gambling, cowlifting. Illegal VCR show and Illegal ganja cultivation has increased surpassing all the previous records

At least seven dacoits and 20 thefts were committed In Nandall thana during the last one month. The pickpockets have been running their actlvi ties unabated In Nandall Road and Musnoll Railway Station areas.

The rale of divorce has alarmingly Increased causing much concern among the parents. About 30 divorces were committed in Nandall during the last two months.

Ganja plantaUon In different char areas at Nandall thana has Increased alarmingly Narcotic and Liquor Department some days back seized several ganja plants from the thana.

Cow-ltftlng has become rampant In different parts of Nandall thana Over 60 cows were stolen In a fortnight.

Gay girls have creating social

problem and spreading venereal diseases among the young people.

Illegal sale of liquor in different areas in Nandail thana is going unabated. Many stationery and grocery shops are allegedly selling liquor freely without any valid licence, it is Informed.

Gambling in broad day light has become a regular practice at the thana town.

River port Bhairab has become a paradise for the smugglers. Spurious and smuggled goods have flooded the port town exceeding all previous records.

The smuggled goods Include spices, sarees. sugar. )ira. pulses, cattle, cosmetics, turmeric, onion, chilli, cut-pieces. crackers, medicines, cardamom.

These are entering Bhairab Bazar through Akhaura and bordering areas of Brahmanbarla and Comilla districts and on sale In the market with out any restriction.

This Illegal entry of Indian goods have badly affected the local traders.

Rural women procure these from the agents and sell from door to door The traders of Bhairab Informed that smug-

gled goods enter through Kanchanpur, Sripur via Brahmanbaria and Ashuganj by buses, trucks and trains from Akhaura. Afterwards they are unloaded at Bhairab Railway junction and Meghna Ferry Ghat. Besides, the agents of smugglers throw away illegal goods from local trains and Sylhet mails at the outer signals of the railway Junction.

These illegal activities are going on tn full swing In cooperation with the police, it is alleged. Some political leaders of Bhairab informed that the local administration Is responsible for such corrupUon. It is gathered that at Ihe railway Junction. one of the leaders of the smugglers Issues coupons for the goods. The railway staff allow the smugglers and goods in compliance with previous deal. Local merchants and traders also disclosed that smugglers carry cartons of 555. Benson cigarettes and Burmese betelnuts by intercity Mahanagar train coming from Chittagong

A section of smugglers backed by a powerful circle was Involved in smuggling. A big margin of profit attracts them to smuggling. Local people also alleged that even if the smugglers are caught red-handed police do not take proper action.