Team Herald
MARGAO: Law Minister Aleixo Sequeira said the government is taking action in cases where residence certificates have been issued based on bogus documents.
While speaking to media persons in Betalbatim, Sequeira pointed out that First Information Report (FIRs) have been filed and that he had held a review in connection with one particular case at the Fatorda Police station. He however admitted that the police are acting a bit slow when pointed out that the South Goa Advocate Association had also filed complaints in this regard about forged residence certificates being used for the purpose of registration of marriages at the Salcete Sub-Registrar.
He further explained that there are multiple agencies involved in carrying out the investigation but that the government is monitoring the same.
The Nuvem MLA also spoke about the progress of the Nuvem highway expansion by Public Works Department (PWD).
“While the full stretch is set to be completed in the next 2-3 months, key safety enhancements are already in place. A 15-inch median has been constructed to improve traffic discipline, plastic bollards have been replaced to prevent unsafe crossings, and no gaps have been left in the divider, ensuring smoother and safer pedestrian movement. With these improvements, we are committed to making the highway safer and more efficient for all commuters. The work will continue up to Nuvem Church, further strengthening road infrastructure in the region,” said Sequeira.
The Minister was having his public grievance meeting in Betalbatim and has had similar village-level meetings across the Nuvem constituency.
Five booked for assaulting woman
at Rumdawada Jetty, Mormugao
VASCO: The Mormugao police have registered a case against five persons for allegedly assaulting a woman on Monday.
Santoshi Fadte, a resident of Rumdawada Jetty, in her complaint has stated that accused identified as Vasant alias Vinod Fadte, Sunita Fadte, Ankita Raul, AkanshaVasant Fadte, and Tanisha Fadte, allegedly attacked her and caused multiple injuries.
The Mormugao Police have registered a case against the five persons under Sections 117(2), 352, and 115(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). PSI Saidatta Naik is conducting investigations.