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MAIMED AND MAULED : GT journalist Simon Alfonso
PANJIM: Maimed and mauled GT journalist Simon Alfonso is being treated at
GMC after the physical attack on him allegedly by the Chicalim Sarpanch Raul
D'Costa on Wednesday. Though his condition is not alarming, it is serious as
doctors as doctors have diagnosed suspected fracture in the spinal cord
without any neuro-vascular deficit.
Simon who was admitted at the Trauma ward late in the evening on Wednesday
was on Friday after shifted to ward no 104. He is at the moment undergoing
treatment at GMC and will be out of action for atleast six weeks.
Talking to this reporter from the hospital, Simon said, "My fault was that I
raised my voice against injustice and supported the villagers in their
fight. Is it wrong for a law abiding citizen to raise their voice against
injustice? Is the Sarpanch, who is suppose to protect his village and its
people, justified in hitting me and causing
injuries to me?"
According to Simon, he along with villagers were fighting against the Pinky
Shipyard's mega project in Chicalim. "We were coming to Panjim. On the way
we met Milan Borman at the panchayat premised. I got into a heated argument
with him. I didn't realise when the Sarpanch approached me and started
punching my face, which left me in shock and pain", he said.
"It was unprovoked attack by the Sarpanch", he added.
When contacted, Dr Rajan Kunkolienkar, Medical Superintendent, GMC said, "He
is undergoing treatment at GMC and his condition is stable." (ENDS)
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