The injured man, identified as Rasool, was undergoing treatment at the South Goa District Hospital. Santosh Mirajkar
MARGAO
Group rivalry appears to have resaurfaced in Colva, more than a year after the Mungul gang war made headlines in August last year, with an injured man being rushed to the South Goa District Hospital on a scooter, his head covered with a cloth.
The injured man, identified as Rasool, was allegedly attacked by three persons armed with iron rods and bottles. He sustained injuries to his head and ribs. Two of the suspects have reportedly been identified by members of the rival group as persons allegedly involved in an earlier attack on a man outside a restaurant in Benaulim on November 8.
A group of Rasool’s friends and well-wishers gathered at the South Goa District Hospital to express solidarity with him and demand justice from the Colva police.
While the police are investigating whether the incident is linked to the Mungul gang war, Rasool’s supporters have demanded action similar to the crackdown witnessed in the Mungul case. Their demand has also raised questions about the possible involvement of members of the two rival groups in the latest attack.
According to reports, Rasool was riding his motorcycle when he was attacked from behind with iron rods and bottles. He fell onto the road following the assault and was subsequently taken to the South Goa District Hospital on a scooter.
Advocate Mevlon said he would approach the Colva police station along with Rasool’s friends to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the attack.
“There was an attack on Riyan on November 8 by two accused persons who are also suspects in today’s incident. The Colva police delayed initiating action in the November 8 case, even though the accused had allegedly removed a chopper. Had the Colva police summoned the accused and taken timely action, today’s incident could have been prevented,” he said, demanding justice for Rasool.
