The 70s and the 80s saw a phenomenal rise in the growth of the Mumbai Underworld. Haji Mastan, Dawood Ibrahim, Arun Gawli, Chota Rajan, Mudaliar, Karim Lala and so many others became household names in the area of of terror and fear. By adopting two simple techniques - 1. Mutually agreeing to operate from within their own territories and 2. Wearing the mask of Robin Hood and distributing a part of their ill-gotten wealth among the people -these petty criminals rose to become huge Gang-lords and Extortionists and Mafia Dons and Smugglers. This all happened 'Once upon a time in Mumbai', a price which the city has been paying for till now. There is now an attempt to replicate this model of horror and destruction in Goa. The Congress High command has gifted one territory to the Ranes. Another one to the Alemaos. A third to the Monserrates. And these three or four families, along with their commanders and chiefs and lieutenants - the Madkaikars and Parekh and Patnekar and a few others - will be vying to control the destiny and future of our beloved state. If they manage to succeed in their designs, even God will not be able to save Goa. Hence, Goans must unite. We must not allow Goa to get into the hands of these three or four families. The need to come together to prevent this 'horror model' from becoming a reality is now. Behind the masks of Robin Hood are individuals who are all out to destroy Goa. Let us not be fooled by their chicanery, antics and tricks!
Sandeep Heble Panaji-Goa --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------