Panjim- Tensions escalated in Panjim as a crowd of outraged citizens gathered at the Mardol police station on Tuesday evening, demanding the immediate arrest of a woman believed to be the actual driver of the Mercedes involved in the tragic Banastarim bridge accident. The incident, which claimed three lives and left multiple vehicles damaged, has sparked widespread concern.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assured the public that the investigation into the horrific accident is progressing in the right direction. He urged citizens not to be swayed by unnecessary rumours and to have faith in the ongoing police investigation. The findings will eventually be presented in court.
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However, a cloud of suspicion hangs over the investigation as hundreds of people gathered at the Mardol police station, voicing vehement demands for the arrest of the woman believed to have been behind the wheel during the fatal crash. Witnesses claim that she was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the accident and assert that her involvement in the mishap has been downplayed.
The protestors rejected the police’s assertion that the woman’s husband was driving the Mercedes at the time of the incident. They accused authorities of shielding the woman due to her alleged political connections and pressed for an unbiased and transparent investigation. Concerns about potential political pressure influencing the case have raised doubts within the community.
Amidst growing public discontent, the protestors warned of larger demonstrations if the woman is not apprehended by the set deadline. They further claimed that her husband’s arrest and confinement were part of an alleged cover-up, aimed at diverting attention from her culpability.
