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Palekar’s arrest seems to be politically motivated: GFP

MARGAO

Expressing concern over the timings and nature of the arrest of Aam Admi Party President Amit Palekar by the Goa police, Goa Forward party Chief Vijai Sardesai has said the arrest of the AAP Goa chief in connection with the Banastarim accident case under a stringent non-bailable section of the IPC gives the impression of it being a political move that came as an afterthought.  

He said there’s a strong shadow of suspicion and doubt surrounding the motive behind this arrest, which was made after considerable time had elapsed following the incident.

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CB should focus on conviction of accused Banastari acciden: Oppn leader

The Goan Network
Published Sep 1, 2023, 12:46 AM IST
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MARGAO: Reacting to the arrest of Aam Admi Party State President Amit Palekar, Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao has said the most primary task of the Crime Branch investigating the horrifying Banastari accident is to gather impeccable evidence to ensure conviction of the accused. With the focus of Crime Branch turning to Palekar from the start itself, Yuri said it is natural to have doubts on the objectives and outcome of investigations. “This should not finally…

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