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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Panaji Police have arrested two more suspects in the violent Caranzalem assault case, completing the arrest of all seven accused involved in the attack on Rama Kankonkar. The two arrested on Friday evening have been identified as Franco D’costa (28), resident of St. Cruz, who was riding the bike of co-accused Anthony Nadar, and Sairaj Govekar (28), resident of Pilerne, Bardez, a history-sheeter who was present with his Fascino scooter at the scene. Franco was arrested in St. Cruz, while Govekar was apprehended near Mapusa market. Police said the five accused arrested earlier were remanded to…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte on Tuesday chaired a meeting with shop owners at Colva Beach to discuss the upcoming redevelopment works planned under the first phase of the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (Coastal Circuit) project. Speaking to the media, Shri Khaunte emphasized that Colva remains one of South Goa’s most popular destinations for both domestic and international tourists, but many of its existing facilities are in poor condition and in urgent need of restructuring. A comprehensive master plan has been prepared for Colva, focusing on modern amenities and upgraded infrastructure. To ensure minimal disruption during construction,…

Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: Valpoi Police have arrested a 36-year-old man after he was allegedly caught red-handed accepting illegal bets near Datta Mandir, Pali, Thane in Sattari. According to police, the accused Sandesh Gaonkar (36), resident of Hivrem Thane, Sattari, was found on September 18, 2025, around 7.55 pm, accepting bets on numerical figures from members of the public and issuing them paper slips as receipts. During the raid, police recovered ₹350 in cash, two paper slips, a carbon piece and a ball pen from his possession. Police said the accused was placed under arrest after following due procedure and…

Team Goemkarponn BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police have booked two 21-year-old youths for rash and negligent driving after their car allegedly rammed a motorcycle at Surla junction, Sankhalim, leaving the rider injured. According to police, the incident occurred on September 18, 2025, around 4.15 pm, when accused Ashwet Betkekar (21), resident of Phanaswadi, Navelim, Bicholim, drove an Alto car (GA-06-E-9449) in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Kothambi towards Honda. On reaching Khodgini, Surla junction, the car allegedly collided with a black Royal Enfield Bullet (GA-05-V-0121) ridden by Atish Nayak Madkaikar of Bethora, Ponda. Police said the rider fell…

Team Goemkarponn CALANGUTE: Calangute Police have booked a taxi driver for allegedly assaulting a 26-year-old man with a broken bottle, causing grievous injuries, following a personal dispute. According to police, complainant Noor Ahmad (26), native of Assam and resident near Ticlo Resort, Maddo Waddo, Calangute, reported that on September 18, 2025, around 5.30 pm, the accused Shiva Kumar S. (34), taxi driver, originally from Bangalore and residing at Maddo Waddo, Calangute, attacked him near Ticlo Resort. Police said the accused allegedly used a broken glass bottle to assault the complainant on the back of his neck, inflicting grievous injuries.…

Team Goemkarponn MOPA: Mopa Airport Police have registered a case against a British national for allegedly attempting to smuggle an electronic cigarette through security checks at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in violation of Indian law. Police said the incident occurred on September 19, 2025, around 2.20 am, when CISF officer Preeti (L/SI, CISF Unit ASG) detected an e-cigarette worth ₹10,000 hidden in the upper-body undergarment of Claire Louise Dunn (43), resident of Wolverhampton, UK, during frisking at the International Security Hold Area. The passenger was scheduled to travel to Doha by Qatar Airways flight QR 523 (seat 23E, STD…

Team Goemkarponn BARDEZ: Goa Police have registered a case against a woman from Verla-Canca for allegedly abusing and assaulting an electricity department meter reader while he was on duty. According to police, complainant Sai Naik (38), resident of Mayem, Bicholim, reported that on September 18, 2025, around 10 am, while he was discharging his duties at Lopes Wado, Verla-Canca, the accused Maria Rodrigues, resident of the same locality, allegedly confronted him over the non-issuance of an electricity bill on time. Police said the accused allegedly abused the complainant in filthy language, slapped him and hit him with a helmet,…