-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- No death penalty for the boys: residents
After exactly a year, the three accused in the Borivli double murder case, Wilfred Dias (22), Clint Fernandes (21) and Ashish Waravale (22), were pronounced guilty. Read full story at: http://web.mid-day.com/metro/malad/2005/november/124072.htm What the Parish Priest of IC Say: We then asked the former parish priest, Hugh Fonseca, who was present at that time. He says, “The law has to take its course and I would not like to say anything other than that.” What the Residents of IC colony say: (mostly Goans) Nancy Pereira Resident of IC Colony “The crime the boys committed was heinous. But to put them on death row is not fair. They should be punished in a reformative manner as they are not criminals. Death penalty should be for people who are responsible for riots and bomb blasts.” Veronica Fernandes (my sister in law) Resident of IC Colony “The accused should not be given death penalty considering their age. However, they should be made to do rigourous community service. Their intention was to rob not murder. Killing them will not solve anything for the Mendes family.” Dorothy Gomes Resident of IC Colony “The accused are youngsters gone astray. They need guidance and not death. They committed a terrible act and therefore should be punished. The murder of Leticia and her grandon destroyed one family. Killing the accused will destroy three.” Naren Nazareth Resident of IC Colony “Even though the Mendes’ were victims of the most monstrous crime, they should think about the boys. This may be easier said than done. The death sentence won’t bring back the two people. However, the boys must pay by serving rigourous prison time.” Forwarded By Edward Verdes