Canacona Police registered an FIR against one Basuri Desai and another person on charges of extortion, stalking and defamation, following a complaint from Dorety D’Souza of Shellim in Loliem-Canacona.

A large number of people gathered outside Canacona police station on Wednesday in support of D’Souza and demanded the arrest of Basuri Dessai in the matter.

In her complaint, Dorety claimed the accused had defamed her husband, Ligorio, by circulating fake news on social media and further alleged that the accused was stalking her family and in order to settle the matter and had demanded Rs 5 lakh from her husband.

“A case is registered on charges of extortion, stalking and defamation. Necessary sections have been applied in the case and police investigation is underway,” informed Canacona PI Chandrakant Gawas.

Providing more details in the matter, PI Gawas informed that Gujarat police had visited Canacona police station last Saturday to investigate a liquor case.

“As per their request, they were provided with police assistance. They carried out their investigation, recorded some statements and left,” said PI Gawas.

Two booked on charges of attempted extortion, stalking and defamation of Canacona family.