Vasco witnessed fresh political tension after a late-night incident near Hotel Kingston Plaza, where Vasco police returning from medical duty were attacked by a group of individuals.
Mormugao DySP Gurudas Kadam confirmed that seven persons had obstructed the road, and the situation escalated when two of the accused, along with others, assaulted Police Constable Naresh Gaikwad and intervening officers. PCR staff were also manhandled during the scuffle, which was captured on a mobile phone. Two individuals were arrested under Vasco Police Station Crime No. 64/2025, booked under Sections 121, 132, 115(2), 352, 189 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The incident comes soon after a case in Fatorda, where six women were booked for assaulting a lady sub-inspector at the police station entrance, under Sections 132 and 221 of the BNS, 2023.
Addressing a press conference, Vasco Congress leader Nandadeep Raut alleged that the group involved in the assault comprised boys from Mangor and demanded strict action. He further accused the ruling BJP of attempting to influence votes by changing Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
Minority president Niyazi Shaikh raised concerns over Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar’s silence on several mega projects in Mormugao Taluka, warning that they would worsen the existing water scarcity. OBC Chairman Nitin Chopdekar questioned the BJP’s move to regularize houses, demanding clarity on the process and rates. He added that the Congress stood firmly with the local people and urged the BJP not to mislead them.