An 18‑year‑old boy, Clavin Fernandes, was allegedly assaulted by a group of four to five people in Colva and threatened not to lodge a police complaint, according to local activist Fidoll Pereira.
The accused, who are adults, also attacked the victim’s mother, made casteist remarks, and damaged his bike, turning the incident into a case of caste‑based atrocity, activists allege.
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Despite Clavin filing a complaint with Colva police, a formal case had not been registered, despite a medical examination indicating signs of assault.
Fidoll stated that the matter has been forwarded to the Women’s Commission, the DGP, and the SP. The police inspector has now assured that a case will be registered; she demands the immediate arrest of all accused involved.
