Team Goemkarponn
VALPOI: Artist Rajdeep Naik appeared before the Valpoi Police Station along with his legal counsel Adv. Amit Palekar after being summoned in connection with remarks he allegedly made about the people of Sattari during a protest held in Panaji.
Naik cooperated with the investigation by recording his statement and submitting supporting material to the police. Speaking to reporters, Adv. Amit Palekar said that the legal team will now proceed with steps to seek the quashing of the FIR registered against the artist.
Clarifying his position, Naik said he stands by the statement he made during the protest but strongly denied making any derogatory comments about the people of Sattari. He maintained that his remarks had been misinterpreted and intentionally distorted.
Naik also disclosed that he has received threats of physical assault following the controversy, which he said has caused concern. Appealing for calm, he urged people not to misread his words and emphasised his respect for the people of Sattari.
“I hold every Sattarikar in the highest regard,” Naik said, reiterating that he had no intention of offending the community.
