MARGAO
An altercation between two youngsters over a girl escalated dramatically on Monday evening when an air gun was brandished to issue threats near the Holy Spirit bus stand.
The Fatorda police, led by PI Nathan Almeida, swiftly intervened and arrested three youngsters after they allegedly threatened the complainant with the weapon during the confrontation.
PI Almeida confirmed that the clash stemmed from a personal dispute involving the affection of a girl. After the matter was reported to the Fatorda police, PI Almeida despatched two teams in search of the accused persons. While one of the accused was picked up from his residence, the other two were arrested from Colva, he said.
The trio have been booked for wrongful restraint and issuing threats with dire consequences. Police said further investigations are underway.
