MARGAO
Curtains have finally come down on the long-delayed trial in the deaths of the two tribal youth in the infamous UTAA agitation on Wednesday, around 11 years after the incident had sent shock waves across the State.
Principal South Goa district and Sessions Judge Irshad Agha has reserved orders in the sensational case on March 30.
The Central Bureau of Investigation, which had investigated the case, has examined around 67 witnesses in support of its case.
Two tribal youth Manguesh Gaonkar and Deelip Velip were found dead in the Achal cashew factory which was set afire by a mob in retaliation to the violent incidents that occurred on the national highway at Balli following a road blockade by tribal organisation United Tribal Alliance Association in the year 2011 in support of its 12-point charter of demands.
The two tribal youngsters along with many others had taken shelter in the building to escape the fury of the mob. The duo, who were trapped inside the building was later found dead.
The CBI had later charged a total of 14 persons for the offence of murder of the two deceased youth and setting fire to the building. One of the accused has expired during the pendency of the trial.
Defence lawyer Adv Amay Prabhudesai, who is appearing for around 12 of the accused persons, said trial in the case has come to an end on Wednesday. The court will pronounce the order on March 30, he added.
