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Azad Gomantak Dal
The Azad Gomantak Dal (ⓘ) was an armed revolutionary organization that sought to end Portuguese rule in Goa. Unlike non-violent movements advocating for Goa’s independence, the AGD engaged in armed resistance to overthrow Portuguese rule. The AGD was inspired by the Azad Hind Fauj led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
Following the suppression of peaceful protests against Portuguese rule, a faction of independence activists opted for an armed movement, leading to the establishment of the AGD. The AGD thus broke away from the peaceful National Congress Goa (NCG) in June 1947, at a meeting held at the Shantadurga temple in Cuncoliem. With loaded pistols, the Dal recited their oath:
With an invocation to God and salute to the weapon held in my hand, I do, hereby, take the oath and solemnly declare that I fully accept the primary objective of a speedy deliverance of Indian land from the Portuguese occupation. I am aware of the perils and obstacles in the path towards Goa's freedom, and I shall extend myself to the utmost, unwaveringly, to achieve our ultimate aim.
The AGD believed that armed resistance was necessary to overthrow Portuguese rule, differentiating itself from non-violent movements advocating for Goa’s independence. The group carried out guerrilla-style attacks against Portuguese military and administrative targets. The group was instrumental in various operations that undermined Portuguese authority in Goa.
The AGD established a structured training system to prepare its volunteers. By August 1956, the organization had approximately 240 trained fighters stationed across Goa and Daman.
Training camps were conducted under the supervision of experienced military officers, including Captain D.G. Gole from Poona and Colonel Sher Jang Chaudhary from Delhi. The primary organizers were Prabhakar Vitthal Sinari (assigned to the North) and Prabhakar Trivikram Vaidya (assigned to the South). Specialized training in weaponry and explosives was provided in the forests of Sattari (Morle and Krishnapur) and Sanguem (Dudhsagar and Mollem), as well as in the regions of Ambali, Vajre, Kudal, and Parghat.
Volunteers were also provided with ideological instruction on subjects such as the history of the Indian and Goan independence movement and socialism. These lectures were delivered by Shyamrao Lad, Jhotiko P.D. Souza, and Mahabaleshwar Naik.
To maintain coordination between units, the organization established communication centers in various locations, including Aronde, Satarda, Banda, Terekhol, Kankumbi, and Castlerock. These centers were managed by a network of activists including Tony Fernandes, Krishnarao Rane, and several others.
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Azad Gomantak Dal
The Azad Gomantak Dal (ⓘ) was an armed revolutionary organization that sought to end Portuguese rule in Goa. Unlike non-violent movements advocating for Goa’s independence, the AGD engaged in armed resistance to overthrow Portuguese rule. The AGD was inspired by the Azad Hind Fauj led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
Following the suppression of peaceful protests against Portuguese rule, a faction of independence activists opted for an armed movement, leading to the establishment of the AGD. The AGD thus broke away from the peaceful National Congress Goa (NCG) in June 1947, at a meeting held at the Shantadurga temple in Cuncoliem. With loaded pistols, the Dal recited their oath:
With an invocation to God and salute to the weapon held in my hand, I do, hereby, take the oath and solemnly declare that I fully accept the primary objective of a speedy deliverance of Indian land from the Portuguese occupation. I am aware of the perils and obstacles in the path towards Goa's freedom, and I shall extend myself to the utmost, unwaveringly, to achieve our ultimate aim.
The AGD believed that armed resistance was necessary to overthrow Portuguese rule, differentiating itself from non-violent movements advocating for Goa’s independence. The group carried out guerrilla-style attacks against Portuguese military and administrative targets. The group was instrumental in various operations that undermined Portuguese authority in Goa.
The AGD established a structured training system to prepare its volunteers. By August 1956, the organization had approximately 240 trained fighters stationed across Goa and Daman.
Training camps were conducted under the supervision of experienced military officers, including Captain D.G. Gole from Poona and Colonel Sher Jang Chaudhary from Delhi. The primary organizers were Prabhakar Vitthal Sinari (assigned to the North) and Prabhakar Trivikram Vaidya (assigned to the South). Specialized training in weaponry and explosives was provided in the forests of Sattari (Morle and Krishnapur) and Sanguem (Dudhsagar and Mollem), as well as in the regions of Ambali, Vajre, Kudal, and Parghat.
Volunteers were also provided with ideological instruction on subjects such as the history of the Indian and Goan independence movement and socialism. These lectures were delivered by Shyamrao Lad, Jhotiko P.D. Souza, and Mahabaleshwar Naik.
To maintain coordination between units, the organization established communication centers in various locations, including Aronde, Satarda, Banda, Terekhol, Kankumbi, and Castlerock. These centers were managed by a network of activists including Tony Fernandes, Krishnarao Rane, and several others.