Konkani writer also suggests authorities should regulate protest timings to maintain law and order
Noted writer Damodar Mauzo addressing the gathering of citizens on Sunday to demand action in the Uday Bhembre matter.
MARGAO
Noted Konkani writer, Damodar Mauzo has called for enacting a law mandating prior permission from the police before holding any protests.
He also demanded that the authorities should also fix timings for groups to hold protests to avert law and order situation.
Addressing the gathering of citizens of Goa at the meeting called to condemn the Bajrang Dal protests at the residence of writer Uday Bhembre, Mauzo expressed his doubt whether there exist law and order in the State. “There is a need to bring a law mandating anyone from taking prior police protection before holding protests. The law should also ensure that the protests are allowed during specified timings,” he said.
Saying those who participated in the protest at Bhembre’s residence are not Niz Goemkars, Mauzo pointed out that a Goan would have maintained a level before addressing anyone. “I feel pity for them. But, what the police have done is shocking. We would all like to know who is behind the police inaction. The Constitution guarantees every right of liberty for speech and expression with responsibility, besides fraternity and equality,” he said.
Saying that he is optimistic that the government will initiate action, Mauzo said the government should arrest the perpetrators.
Fatorda police yet to file FIR
MARGAO: The Fatorda police has not registered a FIR in the complaint lodged by noted writer Uday Bhembre in connection with late Friday night’s protests by Bajrang Dal workers at his residence.
The Fatorda police, however, informed that they have initiated an inquiry by setting in motion the process of recording the statements in connection with the case.
In fact, the police has said that a Police Sub-Inspector designated as the Investigation officer in the case has been tasked to record the statements of Uday Bhembre and his relatives. “The police have already initiated an inquiry into the complaint lodged by Uday Bhembre. Statements have been recorded by the police in connection with the complaint”, Fatorda police officials informed.
The officials, however, could not comment on the question why no FIR has been registered till date, only saying the inquiry into the complaint is underway.
