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Team Goemkarponn MAPUSA: In a swift operation, the Mapusa Police have arrested 34-year-old for the alleged kidnapping and sexual molestation of a minor. The arrest followed a formal complaint lodged by the victim’s father on the afternoon of January 8, 2026, detailing a harrowing ordeal that took place the previous night. According to the police, the incident occurred between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM on January 7, 2026, while the 15-year-old victim was walking along a roadside in Mapusa. The accused, a resident of Bastora, was riding a scooter when he allegedly intercepted the boy. Without the consent or knowledge…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The Inspector General of Societies (South), Margao, has dismissed an appeal challenging the elections of the Urfan Mulla–led Managing Committee of Sunni Jamatul Muslameen, Malbhat, Margao, and upheld the poll results as valid and legal. In an order dated January 8, 2026, Inspector General of Societies (South) Suraj R. Vernekar rejected the application filed by Abdul Gani Bepari, who had sought to declare the elections held on June 15, 2023, as null and void. The appellant had alleged violations of society rules, improper constitution of the election committee, lack of due notice, and manipulation of the election…

Team Goemkarponn Pernem: The Annual Training Camp (ATC) of 1 Goa Naval Unit NCC is presently being conducted at the Multipurpose Sports Stadium, Pernem, under the command of Capt Sumeet Sinha, Commanding Officer of the unit. The camp has provided an effective platform for NCC cadets to enhance their physical fitness, mental alertness, social awareness and a strong sense of unity and camaraderie, in line with the ethos of the National Cadet Corps. Around 500 NCC cadets from 25 educational institutions across Goa are participating in the camp. The training is being conducted with the active support of the Directorate…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: Colva Police have registered a case on the basis of a state complaint regarding the organization of illegal bull fights at Seraulim, resulting in cruelty to animals. According to police, the complaint was lodged by PSI Nikhil Khajnekar of Colva Police Station. The incident took place prior to 5.00 pm on January 7, 2026, at Seraulim, Colva, where unknown persons allegedly organized illegal bull fights in an open place for public entertainment. Police stated that the act amounted to cruelty to animals, and a case has been registered against unknown persons. Further investigation in the matter is…

Team Goemkarponn Mapusa: Mapusa Police have registered a case against a man for engaging in gambling activities at the KTC Bus Stand, Mapusa. According to police, the complaint was lodged on January 8, 2026, at around 2.30 pm by HC 4982 Tushar Reghunath Redkar of Mapusa Police Station. The incident occurred on the same day between 7.15 pm and 8.00 pm at the KTC Bus Stand, Mapusa, Bardez. Police stated that the accused, Manjunath Yallappa Palled (42), residing at C/o Shambu Shetter, Canca, Bardez, was caught red-handed while carrying out gambling activities involving a game of chance. During the operation,…

Team Goemkarponn Verna: Verna Police have registered a case following the seizure of prohibited e-cigarettes from a person at Zuarinagar. According to police, the complaint was lodged by Parshuram Sudrik, a resident of Zari, Zuarinagar. The incident occurred on January 7, 2026, at around 8.05 pm, when the accused, identified as Shoheb Mohamad Nadaf, a resident of Haveli, Pune, Maharashtra, was found in possession of 15 e-cigarettes, suspected to be prohibited items. The seized e-cigarettes are valued at approximately ₹40,000. Further investigation in the case is being carried out by HC 5763 Sandeep Naik of Verna Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Panaji Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving following a road accident on the New Mandovi Bridge that left a motorcyclist with grievous injuries. According to police, the complaint was lodged on January 8, 2026, at around 1.19 pm by HC 5933 Pandurang Gawas of Panaji Police Station. The incident had occurred earlier on January 4, 2026, at about 11 am on the New Mandovi Bridge, Panaji, under Tiswadi taluka. Police stated that the accused, Manasi w/o Satish Naik (44), a resident of Dando, Sanguem, was driving a Renault Kwid car bearing registration number…