Goa, Aug. 8 -- In a shocking incident on Thursday, Morjim panchayat secretary Sachin Dhawaskar (35) was assaulted at the Pernem Block Development Office (BDO) during a hearing related to a Right to Information (RTI) appeal.

The alleged attackers, Sanjay Relan and his son Mitesh Relan, originally from Delhi and currently residing in Siolim, are accused of assaulting Dhawaskar after a verbal altercation. The incident reportedly occurred during a hearing of an RTI query filed by Sanjay Relan.

According to police, the duo allegedly abused Dhawaskar verbally, issued death threats against him and his family, and physically attacked him. The altercation turned violent, with the accused reportedly slapping and punching the secretary, tearing hi...