ISL 2021-22: There was uproar in footballing circles after FC Goa’s training ground Salvador do Mundo Village Panchayat Ground was vandalized by members of the local panchayat in November. After assurances of police protection, FC Goa returned to their home base in the first week of December. And in further good news, a restraining order has been placed on the Salvador do Mundo Panchayat by the Principal District Judge, Panaji in regards to their activities on ground 1 (first team practice ground). Follow live updates on InsideSport.IN
ISL 2021-22: After vandalising FC Goa training ground, restraining order now placed on Salvador do Mundo Panchayat
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And the club have now released a statement confirming the news.
“The Panchayat had earlier this year indulged in an act of premeditated vandalism at the Salvador do Mundo Village Panchayat Ground when the football pitch was desecrated as the turf was dug up and later filled with concrete by the newly elected members of the Salvador do Mundo Panchayat.
“In an order passed by the Principal District Judge, North Goa, dated 22-12-2021, the Panchayat has been “restrained for causing any further damage to ground 1 together with infrastructure”.
“The Panchayat has been given time till January 15, 2022 to reply to the matter,” the statement read.
Update: Salvador do Mundo
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— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) December 24, 2021