South Goa Superintendent of Police Tikam Singh Verma (IPS) on Thursday said that four alleged accused have been arrested so far in connection with the murder that took place at the Sunni Gulashah Masjid in Margao. The incident occurred a day earlier and triggered tension in the area. The SP said further arrests are likely as the investigation is ongoing and more suspects may be identified.
Meanwhile, close relatives of the victim, Mohammed Ali Khan, have alleged that they received threat calls on their mobile phones from one of the accused who is already under arrest. Police have taken serious note of the complaint and are probing the threat allegations as part of the case. Officials said the murder is suspected to have been triggered by internal rivalry within the masjid committee. The masjid will remain sealed until the probe is completed.
