Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Goa CM Orders Probe Into Alleged MLA Son Road Rage
A 70-year-old lawyer in Goa complained to the police about a road incident.
He said another SUV blocked his vehicle while he was traveling with family.
The lawyer said the other vehicle was connected to Rahul Faldessai, the son of BJP MLA Rajesh Faldessai.
He alleged that Rahul abused his daughter-in-law.
He also said the SUV chased them after they drove away.
The complaint claims that some people had rods and sticks.
It further alleges that they tried to hit the lawyer’s vehicle.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered an inquiry into the incident.
The allegations have not been independently established in the reports.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered an inquiry into an alleged road-rage incident involving an MLA’s son.
Lawyer Shantaram Kudchadkar, 70, filed a police complaint at Curchorem on Monday.
Kudchadkar alleged that Rahul Faldessai and associates blocked his SUV near Pontemol Junction.
He claimed they abused and threatened his daughter-in-law before chasing the vehicle.
Kudchadkar further alleged that people carrying rods and sticks tried to ram his SUV.
- Who
- Lawyer Shantaram Kudchkar alleged misconduct by Rahul Faldessai, son of BJP MLA Rajesh Faldessai, and his associates.
- What
- A police complaint alleged that an SUV blocked, abused, threatened, chased and attempted to ram the complainant’s vehicle.
- When
- The complaint was filed Monday; reports place the incident on Saturday, September 26, at about 8:15 p.m.
- Where
- Near Pontemol Junction and Shivaji Circle in Curchorem, Goa.
- Why
- Kudchadkar said the other SUV was parked diagonally across the road and blocked his vehicle’s movement.
- Complainant
- Shantaram Kudchadkar, a 70-year-old lawyer
- Alleged subject
- Rahul Faldessai, son of BJP MLA Rajesh Faldessai
- Incident timing
- Saturday, September 26, around 8:15 p.m., according to the reports
- Complaint filed
- Monday at Curchorem police station
- Reported location
- Near Pontemol Junction and Shivaji Circle, Curchorem, Goa
- Allegations
- Road blocking, verbal abuse, threats, pursuit and attempted vehicle ramming
- Government response
- Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered an inquiry
