Summary:
Two platoons of police were deployed at the airport.The taxi operators wanted the airport director BCH Negi, to come and talk to them. The mamlatdar and deputy collector also rushed to bring the situation under control.Later, the taxi operators submitted a memorandum to South Goa collector Tariq Thomas. When they were told that Negi has refused come down, the mob again became restless again. Sources said Negi tried to convince the cab drivers the parking charges were part of the AAI national policy, while Lourenco assured the cab drivers of raising the issue during the ongoing assembly session. A meeting followed which was attended by both the parties..