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ALDONA: In light of accused Siddique’s purported escape from the Goa Crime Branch’s custody, Aldona MLA Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira has expressed grave worries and called for a high-level investigation headed by a retired High Court judge.
He has pointed out a number of inconsistencies in the case that require prompt investigation and said that the escape would not have been possible without the active cooperation and involvement of senior Crime Branch officers.
“Suspicious Actions in the CCTV Footage: The video footage purportedly shows IRB PC Amit Naik opening the lockup and escorting Siddique out, with no other guards present. The confidence displayed by both parties suggests higher-level instructions or supervision,” said Carlos
He further said that selective Disclosure of Evidence: Ferreira questioned why only selective CCTV footage was revealed and demanded the release of the full footage from the police station and vehicle parking area, as mandated by Supreme Court directives.
“Lack of Clarity on Border Footages: He expressed doubts over the police narrative, urging the Director General of Police (DGP) to secure CCTV footage from border check posts to confirm whether Siddique fled alone with Naik, as claimed, or was escorted by others, as Siddique has alleged,”: he added
Adv Ferreira said that allegations of Cover-Up: Ferreira accused the DGP of making premature statements without thorough investigation, similar to past instances like the cash-for-jobs scam, where a key witness allegedly committed suicide under suspicious circumstances.
Ferreira emphasized that entrusting another Goa Police branch with the investigation would be counterproductive, given the possibility of collusion. He urged CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, who also holds the Home Minister portfolio, to order an independent inquiry to restore public faith in the system.
“The collapse of law and order and the alleged involvement of politicians in shielding crimes have created a mockery of governance. The CM owes an explanation to the people of Goa for this failure,” Ferreira stated.
He also criticized the BJP’s defense of the police investigation, calling it an attempt to cover up evidence and protect the guilty.
