What action taken by state govt, CM against gold smugglers: Kerala Guv

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday asked what action has been taken by the ruling Left government or Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who holds the "reins of power", against the groups smuggling gold into the state and using money from it for "anti-national activities".

Khan said that he came to know about this development only after reading what Vijayan told a newspaper, but the CM has access to all the information about it.

"He (Vijayan) should come forward and tell us what action has been taken by the government against the gold smugglers who have indulged in anti-national activities.

"He is holding the reins of power. He cannot just talk to the press and take no action. Why has no action been taken? Whose fault is it if action is not being taken? It is a serious matter. I have read about it only today," the Governor told reporters here.

He further said that when he returns to Thiruvananthapuram, he will seek a report from the government on the issue.

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