BJP Yuva Morcha leaders Pamela Goswami and Prabir De have been arrested with 100 grams of cocaine from New Alipore in Kolkata, police said on Friday.Besides them, a person named Somnath Chatterjee (26) has also been arrested in connection with the seizure of about 90 grams of narcotic substance (suspected cocaine) in Kolkata. "Acting on a tip-off, New Alipore police station conducted an operation wherein they spotted a car in front of Parameswari Bhawan of 92/93 NR Avenue, Block-B, New Alipore. On searching, approximately 90 grams of narcotic material (suspected cocaine) worth approximately ₹10 lakhs was found," the police said.A case has been registered in the matter under sections 21(b)/29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to the police, she is suspected to be involved in supply and consumption of drugs. They are investigating if she is part of a racket and where the seized drug was being taken. With the state Assembly elections due in April-May, Goswami has been actively participating in BJP Yuva Morcha’s political programmes. State BJP spokesperson Shamik Bhattacharya said, “I still don’t know anything clearly about this. However, it is also a matter of concern whether the drug was in their bag or was planted. After all, the model code of conduct has not been imposed yet, and the state police is still under the state government. ”TMC MP Saugata Roy said, “Earlier, a BJP woman leader was found to be involved in a child trafficking case in Jalpaiguri. Now another youth leader has been arrested with drugs.”