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Threat to obstruct Shigmo in Vasco

Threat to obstruct Shigmo in Vasco

VASCO: Murgao Shigmo Committee chairman Shekar Khadapkar and other committee members have accused a man of threatening to obstruct Shigmo celebrations in the port town.

In a complaint, Khadapkar told Vasco Police that during Murgao Nagrik Shigmo Committee meeting at Mormugao Municipal Council hall on February 18, the accused threatened them that he will not allow them to organise Shigmo celebrations in the port town.

Khadapkar said the accused also threatened the committee members of dire consequences.

Khadapkar has urged the police not to allow the accused to remain present in Vasco during the Shigmo celebrations or to ask him to report at Vasco Police station during Shigmo festival celebrations.

The police said they have received the complaint and is investigating into the matter.

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