Summary:
QUEPEM/MARGAO: In a stone pelting incident on the eve of Holi at Devpurush Temple, Morpirla , nine police personnel, including four women, were injured when, acting on court orders, police tried to prevent some persons from entering the temple. Gaonkar said that as per the court order petitioners can only offer prayer, but cannot perform rituals. On the eve of Holi, the petitioner tried to enter the temple to perform puja which was against the court verdict. At least three government servants are among the 28 persons named by the Cuncolim police on Thursday as accused. The court also stated that petitioners cannot be prevented from offering prayers..