Mangalore : M Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas  has condemned the gang rape of a medical student at Manipal and said the state government was efficient to handle  the situation effectively.

Moily who was in Manjeshwar on June 23, Sunday to take part in a function, was speaking to reporters. He said  there was a need to  put an end to the menace of drugs and alcoholism in and around campuses. He said no scope should be given to shield the accuse and the culprits must be given the strictest punishment. He said the sanctity of an educational hub like Manipal must be protected.

On the fluctuating oil prices, Moily said it was due to  rupee devaluation and said oil prices have been reduced  four times so far under his tenure.