MAPUSA
Calangute MLA and GSIDC chairman Michael Lobo has lodged a complaint against two Candolim residents for allegedly obstructing government-authorised PWD work and threatening the contractor and workers at a worksite in Candolim. According to the complaint, the incident occurred around 1.30 pm on September 24, when Derrick Gonsalves and Glen Fernandes allegedly arrived with a common intention and obstructed the execution of public works.
The duo allegedly used criminal force and threatened and intimidated the contractor, his staff and workers, warning them of dire consequences if they continued with the work, the complaint stated.
Police said the alleged acts obstructed and deterred the execution of government-authorised public works. Based on Lobo’s complaint, police registered an offence under Sections 132, 221 and 351(3), read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), concerning assault or criminal force against a public servant and other alleged offences. A notice under Section 35(3) of the BNSS has been issued to the accused.
