PANAJI
Stating that the arrest of Fr Stan Swamy by the NIA has shocked the Catholic community, the Catholic Association of Goa has appealed to Goans and every citizen in the country to demand the immediate release of the priest.
In a press note, the CAG President Ethel Lobo stated.
“We believe that the charges against him are unequivocally false and baseless. While on one side, convicts of serious crimes like murder and rape are left on parole and alleged perpetrators are released on bail due to the present pandemic conditions, CAG feels that the arrest of Fr Swamy is unreasonable and misuse of power when he has made himself available whenever required for investigation,” said Lobo.
Stating that Fr Swamy is 83 years and has health issues, the CAG president insisted that since Fr Swamy has always made himself available for interrogation and there was no need for the NIA to conduct custodial interrogations.
“The CAG believes that justice shall prevail and we hope and pray that the NIA is not harassing Fr Stan Swamy to stop him and others like him from continuing the good work done by them for our country and society.”
“We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have extended their support for the release of Fr Swamy. We earnestly appeal to our fellow Goans and every citizen of our country to express their solidarity, keeping aside their religious faith, and demand the immediate release of Fr Swamy and for speedy justice,” Lobo added.
