Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole on Tuesday said that drug trafficking in the state is impossible without the blessings of state officials.

"The drug cartel in Nashik is now expanding to cities like Amravati. School and college students are getting trapped in the grip of drugs, which is a cause of concern. The responsibility in the Nashik drug case should be accepted by the government. It's essential to stop this menace that is ruining the lives of the youth. We urge the government to not turn Maharashtra into Punjab," Nana Patole said.