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Vasco molestation: Police conduct panchanama of cleric's house

VASCO

Vasco Police on Thursday finally conducted the panchanama of the house of the cleric who was accused of molesting a minor girl, with the assistance of Auda Viegas of Bailancho Ekvott.

According to sources at Vasco Police, Muslim leaders on Thursday were warned not to cause any hindrance while conducting the panchanama of the cleric's house.

PI Sagar Ekoskar said the panchanama was conducted with the help of Auda Viegas of Bailancho Ekvott in the presence of the cleric’s wife, the victim and her mother.

“There was zero resistance from the cleric's supporters, as they were warned not to hamper the investigation process,” said PI Ekoskar.

Sources at Vasco Police station told The Goan that the police first approached Celsa Antao of Desterro Eves to assist the police in their investigation. Since Antao refused, they had to approach Viegas.

It may be recalled that on Tuesday, Vasco Police had sought the assistance of Tara Kerkar of Savera to assist them in investigation process of the cleric’s house, which was objected by some Muslims who were supporting the cleric.

As the Muslim supporters were averse to Kerkar's involvement in the case, Vasco Police sought the service of Viegas.

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