the goan I network
MARGAO
Activists and representatives of NGOs will sit on a dharna at the Azad Maidan, Panjim on July 8 in support of activist Kashinath Shetye, who was allegedly assaulted and threatened in an incident three days ago.
While the dharna will be staged between 3 pm and 6 pm on July 8, the activists have requested the Director General of Police to institute a thorough probe into the assault on Kashinath Shetye. They have also called for giving police protection to the activist.
Addressing the media, Amchem Goem, Amcho Lok president Felix Dias condemned the attack and life threatening act committeed on Shetye by some anti-social elements. “These elements are hell bent in destroying the peace and harmony of our beautiful state by their alleged activities,” Felix said.
The Old Goa Police station in-charge, PI Jivba Dalvi, has been urged to initiate stern action against the three arrested persons for the offence committed against Shetye.
Jai Damodar Association President Mahesh Nayak, United Goans Welfare Front leader Laurel Abranches, Leocardio Monteiro, besides
representative of Goencho Lok also addressed the media in support of Kashinath Shetye.
