MAPUSA
Two persons have been arrested in connection with the attack on a youth at Corjuem-Aldona.The victim, Pranav Pandurang Phadte (23), was allegedly attacked by two accused, Digant Rajendra Naik (24) of Pilar, and Usman Nehal Khan (29) of Agassaim, originally from UP on February 15 at about 11.30 pm. The attack is said due to earlier animosity. The victim’s cousin had lodged a police complaint and acting in the matter, police arrested the suspects under Sections 326, 504, 506 (2) read with 34 IPC. Pranav’s hands were injured in the attack, and he is undergoing treatment at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) at Bambolim. After attacking Pranav, the suspects fled from the site. Aldona MLA Adv Carlos Ferreira contacted police officials on Sunday and demanded the arrest of the suspects as soon as possible.
