PANAJI
Three assault incidents reported at Calangute past midnight on November 4 have raised questions over a police sub-inspector’s handling of the cases with one of the victims now missing.
Sources revealed to The Goan that while one FIR was registered against four persons; a second victim was allegedly turned away from the police station without action.
The PSI on duty reportedly declined to investigate the incident whereas the third assault victim is currently untraceable. Interestingly, in the only FIR, just one accused Rishap Kerkar has been named while the remaining are unidentified. The victim in this case alleged that accused men assaulted him and another person Sunil Rathod, and also threatened the owner of a hotel with dire consequences.
All three victims had sustained bodily and head injuries in the violent attack reported at Umtavaddo and on Calangute-Baga Road. The motive behind the attacks remains unknown.
In a CCTV footage, some locals were seen attacking one of their targets – reportedly a tout – with a stick, kicks and blows.
Medical examinations of all three victims were conducted at Goa Medical College and Hospital, with one of the victims even admitted for critical injuries.
Sources in the department stated they have taken strict cognisance and the PSI might be summoned over the alleged inaction.
Efforts to contact senior officers at police headquarters and police station for comment were futile.
