PANJIM: Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) has issued a notice to Goa government on a petition seeking proper investigation into 11-year-old murder case allegedly involving BJP leader Vishwajit Krishnarao Rane.
The notices returnable on February 28 were served on Chief Secretary Dharmendra Sharma and Director General of Police Dr Mukesh Chander based on a petition filed by lawyer-activist Aires Rodrigues.
Rodrigues has accused the investigating officer of functioning under pressure of “senior politicians” by not arresting V K Rane and Prashant Desai, in whose bar and restaurant the murder allegedly happened. “The police, perhaps on directives of senior politicians, are now intentionally dragging their feet and as a mere eye wash only questioning Rane’s (former) driver instead of nabbing the accused himself,” he alleged n the petition filed on Tuesday.
The petitioner urged that Chief Secretary and DGP be directed to explain what steps they are taking to ensure a proper investigation into the alleged murder.
Taking immediate cognizance of the petition, the commission issued the notices seeking a reply either in person or through their legal representative on February 28.
V K Rane is the BJP candidate from Poriem constituency for the Assembly elections.
