VASCO
Mormugao police on Thursday nabbed Khalil Fakir (23) near El Monte theatre in Sada-Vasco, in connection with the attack on RTI activist Narayan Naik.
"We received information that Fakir was seen near El Monte theatre and accordingly, an LIB team was stationed near the theatre. He was later nabbed and during investigation, is alleged to have confessed his involvement in the case. He has been arrested in this connection,” said the source.
The case is under investigation by Crime Branch at Ribandar and the accused is required by them to conduct further formalities," said the source.
RTI Activist Narayan Naik was assaulted by two masked assailants on his head and legs with pipe and rods outside the Sancoale Panchayat on July 3.
Police later swung in action and arrested Ram Gopal Yadav (40) alias Kariya on charges of conspiracy and involvement in the attack. Incidentally, Yadav was among the first to shift an injured Naik to GMC hospital.
The case was later transferred from Verna Police station to the Crime Branch.
While Fakir has been arrested in the case, the other accused still absconding.
Meanwhile, Naik was discharged from the GMC hospital after undergoing treatment for head and leg injuries he had sustained in the attack.
