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Margao officials accused of harassing residents

MARGAO

Congress state unit President Amit Patkar has urged the South Goa District Collector and Margao Municipal Chief Officer to step in regarding troubling reports of Margao residents facing harassment from government officials.

They are allegedly being told not to proceed with their applications for minor tasks unless they go through the Model Margao portal. “I want to reassure the people of Margao not to worry and to stay brave. The Congress Party will stand up for their rights. We will soon set up a dedicated cell to address the concerns of ordinary people. All three Congress MLAs will become more proactive,” said Amit Patkar.

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Man murdered at construction site in Cortalim

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Jul 3, 2024, 1:29 AM IST
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Man murdered at construction site in Cortalim

VASCOA 32-year-old man was found murdered at a site under construction along the highway in Pajentar-Cortalim late Tuesday evening.According to sources, Lionel Lobo (Pinkush) was found dead with severe head injuries caused by a cement block. The owner of the construction site was alerted and he notified the police.A police team are conducting investigations at the site. SP Sunita Sawant, DySP Salim Shaikh and Cortalim MLA Anton Vas also visited the crime site. Police have…

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