Canacona BJP seeks probe into Panch’s alleged bid to compromise rape case

CANACONA: Alleging that a local panch member attempted to broker a compromise to protect the accused in the alleged sexual assault of a four-year-old girl at Shristhal, the Canacona BJP Mandal has petitioned police for an impartial probe without external pressure. Led by Mandal president Prabhakar Gaonkar, the delegation also sought protection for the victim and her family, increased night patrolling, special police drives and verification of tenants, particularly migrants, in Canacona. General secretary Diwakar Pagi and others submitted the petition to Canacona PI Theron D’Costa.