CHARACTER ASSASSINATION EXPLANATION TO FR BISMARQUE DEMISE “Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are” ,” Give a dog a bad name and then hang it” This explains the cause of death of Fr Bismarque, The first autopsy report suggested drowning, not ingestion of large quantities of alcohol as purported to be. The second autopsy under pressure by a team of Doctors has reserved the cause of death until the availability of viscera and finger prints results. The Govt. reluctantly gave in for Crime Branch investigation after bloody evidence in the vicinity. The reluctance after labored explanation that there are no physical ante mortem injuries.nd discovery by private individuals past 12 days. Another oblique slant is his ideological, theological, religious disagreement with the church and his congregation due to his seeking election His voluntary abstaining his duty and function as a priest till recently led to social misinterpretation, misunderstanding of willful disobedience to his authorities, , thus raising intent of some personal desperation. It appears to be perfectly justified, legitimate, when ecclesiastical authorities are seen hobnobbing with Govt, Ministers and even seeking understanding with Catholic Legislators with issues faced by the church authorities. Then politics is pure and undefiled. What is openly never emphasized, admitted is the opportunity that Fr refused for his personal advancement, intellectual growth abroad even though it was apparent of politely displacing him but he instead preferred to be focused on his mission of social activities dear to his heart here in Goa ,rather than seek personal gratification., The brutal attack on peaceful demonstrators of elderly, women and priest, carting them away to remote Anjuna, Porvorim Police stations to inconvenience them is indication of Govt, panic reaction of supporters to seek justice and answers to his demise under mysterious circumstances. The chorus was going louder and Govt thought of suppressing it with excessive and brutal force to terrorize the determined followers hitting activist in transport vans. The selective imposition of section 144 on demonstrators, not criminals sends much louder message of religious intolerance to international audience of repression of fundamental, democratic rights. Detention of women and ladies beyond 6 .p.m is unlawful Detention of Kariawado admirers at Cortalim ,as far away from the venue of protest is deliberate strategy to weaken the resolve for justice.
Eminent writers, intellectuals, social activists , who worked with Fr and knew and interacted with him personally have debunked the slant of being a tippler of sort and they have no axe to grind, Founder of warriors group, Joe D Souza, Teotonio D Souza have fearlessly refuted the character assassination of Fr., Nand Kumar Kamat is all praise for dogged determination and intimate consultation with him on social issues of great significance of environment and other social causes. Hema Sardessai has further corroborated the focus of his social activities, constant interaction with him, her support both physical, ideological was extended to him in a gesture of goodwill and appreciation. She said and it is expected that a normal person can be mentally disoriented under pressure, but Fr was neither a recluse nor mentally unstable. Fr Michael in his charactersitic open style has fearlessly espoused his cause and pointed to the fault lines, lack of support and understanding of his persona The late clarifiaction was apoor response too late. Ignoring, isolation are means of silent mental torture to break the resolve and publicly disown, treating as social , religious untouchable. The police in its inquires, investigations have been found to be woefully wanting in systematic, scientific approach, The police giving credence, believing the fabricated, planned case of drowning under intoxication is too simplistic and undr instructions from above The people have never believed the cause of death, They feel he was earlier drugged, stunned and then drowned, He was mislead into going to the site, entering water past midnight at such odd hours, No one in their right minds wants to accept Fr keeping company to the extent portrayed with some unknown ,shady characters without plausible , justifiable reasons Fr was always present with distinguished persons of repute, fighting various issues of relevance, In his effort he had created enemies with Govt, builders, real estate developers and was seen as thorn in the flesh There is no doubt that Fr in his unexplained demise will be more inspiring. Nelson Lopes Chinchinim