Goa, July 30 -- The Goa Legislative Assembly on Tuesday saw sharp exchanges over illegal liquor transportation, after Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas raised the June incident involving an abandoned Nagaland-registered truck loaded with liquor worth lakhs, which caught fire on a highway.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant admitted that entry records of the truck were missing and assured strict action, including suspension of the excise inspector concerned and sealing of the factory if it's confirmed the consignment originated there. He also said the government was considering new measures such as holograms on bottles and tighter checks at border posts to curb illegal trade.

Viegas demanded immediate suspension of officials involved, highlighting tha...