Goa, Nov. 7 -- The Mapusa court has extended the interim anticipatory bail protection granted to Rajat Naik in connection with an alleged assault and robbery involving a tourist from Gujarat at a restaurant in Mandrem.

The incident reportedly took place around 12.45 am on October 21, following a dispute over a financial transaction.

According to the police complaint, Rajat Naik and another accused, identified as Prashant, allegedly threatened and assaulted the tourist using weapons, including a wooden stick, knife, beer bottle and stone. The complainant also alleged that his mobile phone was taken during the incident.

During the hearing on November 6, the court heard arguments from both sides before extending Rajat Naik's interim prote...