Team Herald
BICHOLIM: Bicholim police have booked an offence against Bicholim Municipal Councillor Sudan Govekar for assaulting former municipal deputy chairperson Bhagwan Harmalkar, late night Friday.
According to Bicholim police Harmalkar was assaulted with iron rods by Govekar after a heated argument on an issue. Harmalkar was later hospitalized at GMC Bambolim. He was brought to Public Health Centre, Bicholim on Saturday. Police say his condition is stable.
It is understood that Harmalkar has clicked a photograph of Sudan Govekar participating in a massive rally organised by Sesa Goa Mining Corporation Employees union, on Friday evening. He is an employee of Sesa Goa. The photograph was reportedly sent to BJP President Vinay Tendulkar via WhatsApp. Harmalkar also reportedly informed Tendulkar telephonically about the participation of Govekar in the rally.
Following this development, Tendulkar reportedly gave a dressing down to Govekar for his participation. Due to this Govekar reportedly assaulted Harmalkar.Bicholim police have booked Govekar under Section 307 of IPC. PI Narayan Chimulkar is investigating the case.
