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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Colva Police have initiated an inquiry following the death of a 40-year-old man from West Bengal who was declared brought dead at South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao. According to police, information was received on May 1, 2026, at around 1.05 pm from the medical officer at SGDH Margao regarding a patient who had been brought dead to the casualty ward. Police visited the hospital and identified the deceased as Ananda Biswas, a resident of West Bengal. During inquiry, the owner of a seafood shack at Benaulim informed police that the deceased had been working at the…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: A 30-year-old man originally from Nepal was found dead inside a roadside drain at Navetim, Pilerne, late on Thursday night, police said. According to police, the incident came to light on June 30, 2026, at around 10.37 pm after a phone call was received from Suvarna Singh Rane of Pilerne informing that a person was lying inside a drain beside the road. Police personnel rushed to the spot and found the man lying inside the drain. A 108 ambulance was also called to the scene, and medical personnel declared the person dead. During inquiry, the deceased was…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Colva Police have registered a case against a Benaulim resident for allegedly assaulting and threatening a woman at Colva. According to police, the complaint was filed by a woman resident of Majorda, whose identity has been withheld. Police said the incident occurred on April 30, 2026, at Colva, when the accused, identified as Calvin Fernandes, allegedly pushed the complainant without provocation and abused her in filthy language at a public place, thereby allegedly outraging her modesty. The accused also allegedly threatened the complainant with dire consequences, including threats to kill. Further investigation is being carried out by…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Ponda Police have registered a case against a former staff member of Village Panchayat Curti-Khandepar for allegedly issuing fake receipts, forging signatures and misappropriating public money. The complaint was filed by Sachin Naik, Secretary of Village Panchayat Curti-Khandepar, Ponda, and resident of Betki-Borim. According to police, the accused, identified as Yogesh Gaude, allegedly issued 10 fake receipts of varying amounts totalling ₹61,275 prior to April 23, 2026. Police said the accused allegedly forged the signature of the competent authority and used the official seal of the Village Panchayat Curti-Khandepar to issue the receipts to members of the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a case of alleged illegal cattle transportation and animal cruelty after intercepting a vehicle carrying two buffaloes at Rawanfond Bridge on Wednesday evening. The complaint was filed by Raj Pratik, DSCPA Officer attached to the Old Collectorate South, Margao. According to police, the incident occurred on April 30, 2026, at around 4 pm at Rawanfond, Margao, when a vehicle transporting two buffaloes was intercepted near the bridge. Police have booked the accused, identified as John Dsilva, a resident of Sernabatim, Colva, in connection with the alleged illegal transportation and cruelty to cattle.…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Fatorda Police have registered a case against a resident of Benaulim for allegedly threatening a man with death and snatching his mobile phone outside the BDO Office at Mathany Saldanha Complex in Fatorda. According to the complaint filed by Benson Oliveira of Colva, the incident occurred on April 30, 2026, at around 3.40 pm after a hearing related to a pending Village Panchayat Benaulim matter before the BDO office. Police said the accused, identified as Sushant Ray, allegedly approached the complainant aggressively when he came out of the office corridor and threatened to strangle him to death…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mandrem Police have arrested a 42-year-old Russian national for allegedly staying illegally in Goa without valid travel documents, police said. According to police, the offence was registered on April 30, 2026, at around 9.26 pm based on a complaint filed by PSI Laximan S. Dessai of Mandrem Police Station. The accused, identified as Alexander Zhdanov, was reportedly found near Lavish Restaurant at Arambol in Pernem on April 30 at around 6.30 pm without valid passport and visa documents. Police stated that the accused had allegedly contravened provisions under Section 23(a) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.…