MARGAO: The Chaplain of Infant Jesus Chapel, Murida-Cuncolim, Fr Saluzinho Vaz, has moved the South Goa Sessions Court for anticipatory fearing arrest by the Cuncolim police. The bail plea will come up for hearing before Judge Vincent D’Silva on June 17.
The applicant has stated that Episcopal Vicar, acting on behalf of the Archbishop, has allegedly lodged a complaint against him and alleged that he was called by the Cuncolim police.
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In his application, Fr Vaz said that by order dated May 4, he was relieved from his duties in Murida and was asked to vacate the Chapel premises on June 1. He has contended that Ecclesiastical authorities have no right to simply relieve him without a suitable posting.
When Cuncolim PI Raju Raut Dessai was contacted, the PI confirmed to have called Fr Vaz after being requested by church authorities to to do so. The PI, however, stated no FIR was filed against Fr Vaz.
