Mumbai, Feb. 26 -- Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh on Thursday urged strict action against drug peddlers in Maharashtra, calling for the invocation of stringent provisions under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) and seizure of assets of those involved in the illegal trade.

Criticising the state government and law enforcement agencies, the Congress leader said drugs were easily available near schools and other public places, terming the situation "shameful" despite some arrests being made.

Addressing the media at the Maha Vikas Aghadi meeting, Shaikh said, "For the past year, I've been saying that strict action should be taken against drugs. I myself raised the issue in the assembly hall that, for drug sellers, not just th...