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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered a case following a complaint by the father of a minor, who alleged that his son was kidnapped from his lawful guardianship at Aquem, Margao. According to the complaint, the incident occurred at around 12.10 am on August 10, 2026, when an unknown person allegedly took the minor, whose name has been withheld, away from the custody of his lawful guardian. Further investigation into the case is being conducted by PSI Aanushka Parab of Margao Town Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Police have registered two separate unnatural death cases following the deaths of a 68-year-old woman at GMC Bambolim and a 27-year-old man who was brought to the hospital from Malim Jetty. In the first case, Old Goa Police registered UD No. 63/2026 under Section 194 of the BNSS after receiving information that Swaroopa Vaigankar, 68, a resident of Patto, Ribandar, died while undergoing treatment at GMC Bambolim. According to police, Vaigankar had been admitted to GMC on September 13 after reportedly being found unconscious. During the enquiry, her family members stated that she was suffering from diabetes…

Team Goemkarponn COLVA: Colva Police have registered an FIR against two unidentified persons for allegedly organising a bull fight in an open public place at TNK, Colva, on September 13. According to police, the two accused allegedly organised a fight between two bulls for the entertainment of the public and provoked the animals to fight each other. The act allegedly subjected the bulls to cruelty and involved abetment of others. Based on a complaint filed by PSI Anil T Krishna of Colva Police Station, an FIR has been registered under Section 11(1)(m) and 11(1)(n) of the Prevention of Cruelty to…

Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: Mapusa Police have registered a case after a 17-year-old allegedly riding a motorcycle without a valid driving licence hit a pedestrian near the Ganesh immersion site at Bastora on September 10. The accident occurred at around 8.30 pm when the minor, riding a motorcycle bearing registration number GA-03-AN-5157, was travelling from Mapusa towards Moira via Bastora. According to police, the minor rode the motorcycle in a rash and negligent manner without taking proper care and caution. On reaching near the Ganesh immersion site, the motorcycle allegedly dashed against Mantesh Gopal Chawan, 38, a resident of Porvorim. Chawan…

Team Goemkarponn OLD GOA: A 71-year-old scooter rider sustained injuries after a Swift car allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner collided with his Yamaha Fascino near Merces Circle on September 13. According to Old Goa Police, the incident occurred at around 5.54 pm when accused driver Praveen Naik was proceeding from Panaji towards Bambolim in a Swift car bearing registration number GA-04/E-1040. Police said the car allegedly dashed against a Yamaha Fascino scooter bearing registration number GA-03/AJ-8929 while approaching Merces Circle. The scooter rider, identified as Ariun Salgaonkar, aged 71, sustained injuries and is presently undergoing medical treatment…

New Delhi: Goa suffered a 44-run defeat against Himachal Pradesh in the ongoing U-19 Women’s Inter-State T20 Cricket Tournament for the SIECHEM Trophy in Puducherry. Himachal Pradesh, batting first, put up a competitive total of 138 for seven in their allotted 20 overs. Anahita Singh led the innings with a fine knock of 59, providing stability and momentum to the side. Dhanya Lakshmi Sharma also made an important contribution, scoring 37 runs. Goa’s bowlers produced some disciplined spells and managed to restrict Himachal Pradesh from posting an even bigger total. Athashree Shivarkar was the most successful bowler for Goa, picking…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the State and the growing sense of insecurity among citizens. A GPCC delegation urged the Goa Police to immediately intensify night patrolling and increase police presence in residential areas, particularly in villages and localities where a large number of houses are expected to remain vacant during the festival period. The Congress also called for the deployment of additional police personnel and mobile patrol units in vulnerable areas across North, South and Central Goa. The delegation stressed the need for intensified surveillance…