there has been a rapid spread and growth of criminal gangs, armed senas, drug Mafias, smuggling gangs, drug peddlers and economic lobbies in the country which have, over the years, developed an extensive network of contacts with the bureaucrats/Government functionaries at the local levels, politicians, media persons and strategically located individuals in the non-State sector. Some of these Syndicates also have international linkages, including the foreign intelligence agencies." (6.2) “The various crime Syndicates Mafia organisations have developed significant muscle and money power and established linkages with governmental functionaries, political leaders and others to be able to operate with impunity” (10.1.ii) “the various agencies presently in the field take care to essentially focus on their respective charter of duties, dealing with the infringement of laws relating to their organisations and consciously putting aside any information on linkages which they may come across” (11.1) “In the background of the discussions so far, there does not appear to be need for any further debate on the vital importance of setting up a nodal point to which all existing intelligence and Enforcement agencies (irrespective of the Department under which they are located ) shall promptly pass on any information which they may come across, which relates to the activities of crime Syndicates” (13.1) References "SC wants action on Vohra report", The Indian Express, March 21, 1997 "A mighty challenge, a feeble response", by K.K. Katyal in The Hindu, July 18, 2002 "PM Calls for Humane, Efficient and Modern Police Force", Press Release by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on November 4, 2004 "PM’s speech at the Annual Conference of DGPs/IGPs and heads of CPOs", November 4, 2004 in New Delhi External links Vohra (Committee) Report Political corruption in India 1993 in India Rao administration Anti-corruption measures in India