Goa for CBI probe into Scarlett case

Goa for CBI probe into Scarlett case
Brit Teen’s Mom To Take Her Body Home Today
Preetu Nair | TNN

Panaji: Finally, British national Fiona MacKeown has some reason to smile, with the Goa government deciding to recommend a CBI probe into the rape and murder of her daughter Scarlett Keeling.
“Within two days, we will write to the Central government, requesting them to hand over the case to the CBI. We have nothing to hide,’’ said Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat on Monday night. Fiona, who has got police protection, said she was happy with the decision. “Today is my birthday. This is the best birthday gift I would have ever got.’’
Scarlett was on a holiday with her family in Goa when she was found dead on Anjuna beach on February 18. Ever since the teen’s body was found, her mother had been demanding a CBI probe. She had even blamed the state government for trying to cover up the “murder”. The Goa police had initially claimed that it was a case of drowning, but a second autopsy said the teen was drugged, raped and left on the beach to die. Fiona had last Saturday said she would approach the Bombay high court for a CBI probe. Till a few week ago, Kamat had refused Fiona’s demand for the CBI probe. But with the pressure increasing, he finally agreed for the probe.
“Some politicians may be involved in the drug trade. We will take necessary steps to curb the drug menace,’’ said Goa home minister Ravi Naik, who, along with DGP B S Brar, has also been blamed by Fiona for helping the culprits. The government also suspended Goa Medical College Forensic department head Dr Silvano Sapeco, who had conducted the first autopsy, which said Scarlett had died due to drowning.
Meanwhile, sources close to Fiona confirmed that she is planning to take Scarlett’s body to the UK on Tuesday.

2008 Mar 25 Times Of India Mumbai