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Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: The explosive revelation caused a daylong uproar, and Director General of Police Jaspal Singh eventually spoke out, saying the accusations against him are unfounded. “The accusations made against me are absurd, fabricated, and without merit. In response to a query regarding why an SP was required to make a statement regarding the accusations made against the State’s police chief, the DGP stated, “If this were an officially shared document, I would certainly respond but I cannot react to speculative allegations that do not warrant a reaction from the highest authority.” In response to a further accusation made…

Goemkarponn Desk PANAJI: An UP native living in Siolim was taken into custody by the Goa police Cybercrime Cell for deceiving a Goan victim into sending Rs 45 lakh in fraudulent money transfers in April of this year. Vivek Gautam, the accused, convinced the victim that his documents had been used in illicit money transactions by pretending to be a TRAI official and coercing the victim into transferring the money. A 24-year-old local man who works as a bouncer in Siolim, Nikil Mane, has also been charged for enabling Gautam to use his account for the fraudulent transaction and assisting…

Goemkarponn Desk FATORDA: Finally, in the Fatorda neighborhood of the commercial center, unauthorized and illegal business establishments will be subject to a crackdown. Because the High Court of Bombay issued orders in the Writ Petition No. 148 of 1997 against unauthorized and illegal business establishments, including encroachments on the footpaths in Fatorda, the South Goa District Magistrate Asvin Chandru has invoked those directives. To ensure that the court’s orders are followed and to prevent any contempt, the District Magistrate has actually ordered the authorities to shut down any such establishments and activities right away. The district magistrate also gave the…

Goemkarponn Desk REIS MAGOS: In Reis Magos, a scooter rider lost his life after being struck by a tour bus close to Canara Bank. According to Porvorim police, Sadanand K. Surlikar (61), of Betim, was riding his scooter towards Reis Magos when a tourist bus from Candolim knocked him down as he was making a right turn close to the Canara bank. Surlikar was taken to the Goa Medical College Hospital in Bambolim for treatment after suffering severe head injuries. However, the on-call doctors pronounced him dead at the scene. Ratnakar Naik, a 47-year-old bus driver from Quepem, was later…

Goemkarponn Desk FATORDA: Goa Forward Party Vijai Sardesai charged that he was being held implicated by the ruling government over the demolition of the Assagao house. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was tasked by Sardesai with looking into the possible relationship between a “Sharma” who was involved in the 2012 purchase of Curtorim property and another “Sharma” who was connected to the recent Assagao incident. Speaking to the media, Sardesai recommended that the Chief Minister look into the issue in great detail and submit a report at the next Assembly meeting. He emphasized the need for openness and insisted that the…

The recent allegations against the Director General of Police (DGP) in Goa have sparked controversies and raised questions about the impartiality of the ongoing investigation. The role of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in conducting an inquiry into the Assagao demolition case, while being a part of the same police force, has been met with skepticism. This situation calls for a fair and unbiased investigation, which can only be achieved if conducted by a retired High Court or Supreme Court judge. The matter becomes even more critical as the allegations are directed at a high-ranking officer like the DGP. It…

Goemkarponn desk MARGAO: The Goa Badminton Association’s State Badminton Ranking Tournament for Seniors (Men and Women) commenced at the Multipurpose Stadium, Navelim, featuring the categories of Men and Women in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.  The three day event, co hosted by Goa Sports Club and Chicalim Badminton Club,  is one of the Selection tournaments for the West Zone and Nationals. In the Men’s Singles category, Vivaan Kamat, Abhishek Swami, Yash Desai, and Advait Balakrishnan emerged victorious in their final round matches, securing their places in the Pre-Quarterfinals. Joining them in the Round of 16 are Sahil Sayed, Yousuf Shaikh,…