According to Atmaram Deshpande, SP (Special Branch), the inquiry was ordered after a letter pertaining to the drafting of false charges was marked by the Russian Consulate to the Goa Police. No complaint has been, however, lodged by the victim against Shirodkar.

The Russian girl was allegedly raped by John Fernandes, a politician from Colva, in the early hours of December 2. Fernandes, who had contested from the Benaulim Assembly seat from a political outfit Save Goa Front in 2007, is absconding.

As per the complaint lodged by the victim — a copy of which is available with The Indian Express — on December 2, she was molested and not raped. “She was coaxed to sign the letter on pretext that action would be taken against the accused.