Delhi family attacked at Goa's Anjuna beach; four held, video surfaces
CM says won't tolerate violation of law and order
Panaji, Mar 13: Four persons were arrested for allegedly attacking a family from New Delhi at the famous Anjuna beach in North Goa, police said on Monday.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters on Monday that such incidents would not be tolerated in the coastal state, which attracts a large number of tourists.
Earlier in the day, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mapusa) Jivba Dalvi said a 47-year-old man, a resident of Delhi, on March 5 lodged a complaint saying he and his family members were attacked by a gang with belts, a baseball bat, and a knife. They also rained blows on the complainant and others, leaving them injured, as per the First Information Report (FIR).
Dalvi said the prima facie investigation revealed a knife and other weapons were used to inflict injuries on the vital organs of the victims.
"The accused were identified through CCTV cameras and were arrested on Sunday," he said, adding they are working in Goa. He said more arrests will be made soon.
The police officer said the circumstances surrounding the attack and the trigger are being investigated.
Speaking to reporters in Panaji, the chief minister said, "We will not tolerate any violation of the law and order. The law would be strictly enforced. Any illegal act in the tourism business won't be tolerated".
Sawant said the people in the tourism business should verify the background of their staff before employing them.
Today’s violent incident in Anjuna is shocking and intolerable. I have directed the Police to take the harshest action against the perpetrators. Such anti-social elements are a threat to the peace and safety of the people in the State, and will be dealt with strictly.
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) March 12, 2023
Name of Assaulted -Jatin Sharma & Anil Sharma
— Jacob Mathew (@Jacobmathewlive) March 12, 2023
Location - Anjuna North Goa#ViralVideo pic.twitter.com/DUkaVOVClA
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20 people killed in fire at nursing home in China
Beijing (PTI): Twenty people were killed in a fire at a nursing home in north China's Hebei province, local officials said on Wednesday.
The blaze broke out around 9 pm on Tuesday in Longhua county, Chengde city.
As of early Wednesday, a total of 20 people were confirmed dead, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported citing local officials.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, the report said.
