MARGAO, March 3 -- Team Herald

Three days after former MLA and Opinion Poll activist Adv Uday Bhembre lodged a written complaint at the Fatorda police station following the threats, humiliation and warnings by Bajrang Dal men who landed up at his doorstep late on Friday, the police are yet to register

an FIR.

The police inaction has been slammed by citizens, as the treatment of Bhembre has become a rallying call for supporters of free speech, who gathered at a massive rally in Margao on Sunday. Multiple activists that O Heraldo spoke to have reiterated that intimidation and threats are not part of Goan culture.

On Monday, police initiated a preliminary investigation and began recording statements. According to available information, t...