Team Herald
MARGAO: Colva Police investigating the case of assault on karaoke DJ Ashwin Alavares have launched a search for the two accused.
Meanwhile, both the accused have moved an anticipatory bail plea in the case.
Colva Police Inspector Filomeno Costa informed that he has already acquired the hotel’s CCTV footage on Thursday which will prove to be vital evidence.
The PI said he and his team searched the houses of the accused but did not find them. The mobile phones of the accused have also been switched off since the incident. The police have recorded the statements of four witnesses in the case including the manager of the restaurant, where Ashwin was assaulted.
However, the police have informed that the accused have applied for anticipatory bail. The police ruled out political pressure on them adding that they have been given a free hand in the case.
However, the fraternity of singers and entertainers has demanded that the accused be dealt with an iron fist.
Adv Stanley of the GES said the police were expected to immediately trace the accused and not wait for the trail to run cold. Angry reactions over the incident have doubled with many demanding a strict inquiry into the case.
