PANAJI: It was an unusual day at police stations across Goa on Saturday, as the Samadhan public outreach initiative kicked off. From neighbourhood fights to cheating and minor property disputes, Goa police witnessed over 100 ‘petty’ complaints, in which citizens got a sympathetic and patient ear, as well as advice, from the men in uniform.
The initiative was launched by director general of police Jaspal Singh, and the DGP himself visited two police stations — Porvorim and Mapusa — to hear complaints. At Porvorim, for instance, two neighbours approached the police over some sewage release.
