The vandalism by Maharashtra Minister Narayan Rane’s son Nitesh at a Goa border toll booth caused a loss of Rs 15 lakh, Goa Transport Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said on Thursday.
“The loss to Government property caused by Nitesh Rane is around Rs 15 lakh,” Dhavlikar told at the Secretariat here.The toll booth, which Rane and his entourage smashed on Tuesday, is operated by the Goa State Transport Department. Three toll operators were also beaten up by his supporters.
Nine people, including Nitesh, were arrested by police and later released on bail.CM Manohar Parrikar has denied allegations that police let off Nitesh lightly, but confirmed he received a phone call from Maharashtra Minister Narayan Rane after his son’s arrest.