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http://oheraldo.in/node/24775 Authorities identify sensitive spots in South HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16 — The authorities has identified 16 hyper-sensitive and 90 sensitive polling stations in South Goa district — Mormugao, Salcete and Quepem police sub-divisions — for the ensuing Assembly Polls. Navelim constituency — which is witnessing a no holds barred battle between Industries Minister, Luiziho Faleiro and his bete noire Churchill Alemao — has record number of hyper-sensitive and sensitive polling stations — around 11 hyper-sensitive and 12 sensitive booths. Incidentally, the number of both hyper-sensitive and sensitive polling booths in high-profile Benaulim constituency has come down to just two and eight respectively this time. The men-in-uniform apprehend group clashes between the supporters of Faleiro and Alemao in certain areas such as Rawanfond-Shantinagar, Navelim Junction, Varca, Rumdamol Housing board — the home for the migrant floating population. While in Dicarpale, the authorites feel that voters in the area are poor and uneducated and could be influenced by money and alcohol, a group clash between taxi operators supporting Faleiro and Alemao is not ruled out in Varca. Group clashes are also not ruled out in migrant-inhabited Monte Hill in Margao constituency. Neighbouring Khareband is also declared sensitive with some bad characters residing in the area. Polling stations near the Betalbatim market is declared sensitive since it is a stronghold of the sitting MLA and fears of victimisation of the supporters of other parties. Besides, the area is thickly populated and is of Christian community, the police say. In Cuncolim, at least three booths are declared as sensitive since the police do not rule out clashes between the supporters of local MLA and opponents fighting against the industrial pollution. The polling station at Cacora-Curchorem was declared sensitive since people from Sanvordem, Cacora and Guddimol are know for trouble making. Even for petty incidents, the people gather in large number and resort to violence, the police say. Chota Bazar polling station in Vasco sub-division is sensitive since migrants from Karnataka and Andra Pradesh are residing in the locality. These groups are slowly growing in number and are trying to overpower the locals, the police said. Polling station in Zuari Nagar is declared sensitive as usual, with the police saying the area is notorious and a hub of migrants. Most of the anti-social elements of Verna police station reside in the area. Additional police is required to curb their activities, the report says. -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London, England ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
