Panaji: A team of anti-narcotics cell (ANC) personnel was surrounded and stopped by a group of 10 to15 unidentified men near Bodgeshwar temple, Mapusa, at around 3.30pm on Thursday, when they attempted to intercept a drug accused Ravi Naik, facilitating his escape.ANC PSI Saheen Shetye filed a complaint that when she and her team attempted to stop Ravi, he along with Gopi Naik and a group of unidentified men, surrounded and restrained them. Ravi pushed the police staff and ran away.Police alleged that the group threatened Shetye and other police staff, and stopped them from discharging their duties.Police said the accused persons assisted Ravi in escaping. With Ravi still absconding, police have alerted all investigating cells to maintain a watch and assist in tracing him. The investigation is being conducted by PSI Aditya Gad.
