PANAJI: Union Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik has slammed errant police personnel for tainting the disciplined force's image.
Speaking to the media outside the BJP headquarters today, Naik - also North Goa MP, stated a lot needs to be done to reform Goa Police as he cited involvement of some personnel in criminal activities and misconduct.
"Such acts are damaging the reputation of the police force, the government and the State," he said.
Conceding that Goa’s law and order situation has improved, he insisted on improvement such as better training and skill development.
Commenting on the recent allegations made by notorious criminal and land grab accused Suleman Siddique Khan that police officials forced him to record a video at gunpoint, Naik assured that an inquiry is currently underway.
"An inquiry is underway, and the truth will come out," he stated.
Naik also confirmed that investigations into the job scam and land grab issues are still ongoing.
