The GHRC directions to the DGP came after lawyer-activist Aires Rodrigues submitted that the former is an independent authority having a supervisory role over the subordinate officers and had to thus file an independent reply. The DGP had earlier sought to adopt the reply filed by the North Goa Police.
Francis de Souza (73), represented by Adv Rodrigues, alleged that the police were dragging their feet in taking action against the accused and restoring back his house. As per the details, de Souza by a sale deed in March 2011 bought an old house located at Gaunsawado, Siolim and made necessary repairs to reside there.
“Reggie Fernandes from Mumbai along with his other goondas on various occasions physically threatened and coerced him with dire consequences if did not vacate the house. Police failed to act in upholding the law and protecting his life and liberty,” the advocate said quoting the complainant.
He has sought that police be directed to explain as to how they have been abdicating in their duty and acting contrary to law, thereby infringing upon the fundamental rights.
