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Team Goemkarponn VALPOI: An FIR has been registered in connection with a metal pipe theft after security staff caught one of the accused red-handed while committing the offence. According to a complaint lodged by M. Sermathurai, Deputy Chief Security Officer, police registered FIR No. 02/2025 under Sections 303 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case pertains to the theft of iron metal pipes valued at approximately ₹80,000 from an open space. Police stated that accused No. 1, identified as Ibrahimsaheb Gausaab Guttal, was caught red-handed while cutting an iron pipe using a gas cutter, oxygen cylinder and…

Team Goemkarponn Old Goa: Old Goa Police have registered a case against four persons for illegally dumping garbage at the Old Village Panchayat premises at Corlim, posing a potential health hazard to residents in the area. According to a complaint lodged by Mr. Luciano Baptista Pereira, resident of Calwaddo, Corlim, the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at around 8.45 pm near the Corlim Village Panchayat, Old Goa, Tiswadi. The accused persons allegedly acted with common intention and dumped garbage waste within the panchayat premises, despite knowing that such an act could lead to the spread of contagious diseases dangerous…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: Colva Police have registered a case in connection with an incident of illegal bull fighting organised for public entertainment, involving cruelty to animals. According to a State complaint lodged by PSI Manju Vantamuri of Colva Police Station, prior to January 3, 2026, at TNK, Colva, two unknown persons allegedly organised an illegal bull fight between two bulls in an open place with public view. Police stated that the organisers incited the bulls to fight with each other, thereby subjecting the animals to cruelty. Based on the complaint, Colva Police have registered FIR No. 03/2026 under Sections 11(m)…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: Colva Police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving following a road accident that left two persons injured near Cavelossim Church junction. According to a complaint filed by Shrinives Ghadi, a resident of Dharbandora, the incident occurred on December 28, 2025, at around 6.00 pm. The accused driver, identified as Minroy Menino, a resident of New Corner, Sursoru, Salcete, was allegedly driving his Polo car in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Carmona towards Cavelossim. Police stated that upon reaching the sharp turn near Cavelossim Church junction, the car went onto the wrong…

Team Goemkarponn Canacona: Canacona Police have registered a case of assault following a violent incident reported at Rita Bar & Restaurant, Pollem, on January 3, 2026. According to a complaint lodged by Mahesh Gajinkar, a resident of Sadashivgadh, Karwar, the incident occurred at around 9.30 pm when the accused, Nitin Shetty, also a resident of Sadashivgadh, Karwar, allegedly attacked the complainant’s brother, Vijay s/o Dhaneshwar Gajinkar (38). Police stated that the accused caught hold of Vijay’s neck, abused him using filthy language, pushed him to the ground and assaulted him with fist blows on his nose, face and other parts…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: A Vasco resident was allegedly cheated of nearly ₹25 lakh by a couple who promised to secure him a job on a ship but failed to deliver or refund the money, leaving the complainant financially distressed. The complaint was filed by Flyan Colaco, a resident of Vaddem, Vasco, stating that between January 2023 and 26/08/2024, the accused Richard Swamy and his wife Rajeshwari Achari, both residents of Chicalim, induced him to part with an amount of ₹24,94,649 on the assurance of providing him employment on a ship. Despite repeated follow-ups, the promised job was never arranged and…

Team Goemkarponn Old Goa: Old Goa Police registered two separate cases of illegal Matka gambling on Monday, January 5, 2026, and arrested two persons who were later released on bail after completing formalities. In the first incident, a complaint was lodged by Shri Chandrashekar S. Amonkar, Assistant Sub-Inspector attached to Old Goa Police Station. Acting on the complaint, police stated that at around 2.45 pm near Saha Arcade Building, St. Cruz, Tiswadi, accused Subham s/o Shankar Adkonkar (32), resident of H. No. 50/A, St. Cruz Band, Tiswadi, was caught red-handed while accepting Matka bets in an open public place. During…