Goa: Confusion put to rest, Tricolour flutters high on St Jacinto Island

Defusing the tension at St Jacinto island through informal discussions with the villagers and fishermen, the Tricolour was jointly hoisted by Indian Navy personnel and locals on Saturday at noon. Naval officials and veterans met with the villagers, who had been misled by local politicians, and convinced them that there was no ulterior motive behind the Indian Navy’s move to hoist the national flag.

Goa: Confusion put to rest, Tricolour flutters high on St Jacinto Island
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Defusing the tension at St Jacinto island through informal discussions with the villagers and fishermen, the Tricolour was jointly hoisted by Indian Navy personnel and locals on Saturday at noon. Naval officials and veterans met with the villagers, who had been misled by local politicians, and convinced them that there was no ulterior motive behind the Indian Navy’s move to hoist the national flag.