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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In a major breakthrough, Goa Police have apprehended the prime accused in a gruesome double murder case reported from Saligao in November 2025, following an extensive inter-state operation spanning several months. The आरोपी, identified as Jagannath Bhagat, was tracked down and arrested in Odisha after remaining absconding since the crime. Police said he had fled Goa immediately after allegedly murdering two persons and managed to evade capture despite multiple search operations across states. The case dates back to November 6, 2025, when a complaint was filed by a Saligao resident reporting that two individuals — Richard D’mello…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM/QUEPEM: Two cases of unnatural deaths were reported in South Goa on April 19, with police conducting inquests and further investigations. In the first case, a 33-year-old man identified as Suraj Gaud, a native of Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a room allotted by a contractor in the basement of CHC Cacora, Curchorem. Police received information from the medical officer at around 10.43 pm that the individual had been brought dead. During enquiry, it was found that the deceased was discovered inside the room, having used a scarf tied to an iron pipe installed for a ceiling…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: A 29-year-old woman from Davorlim died due to electrocution at her residence on April 19, police said. According to information received at around 6.04 pm from casualty police at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH), Margao, the victim, identified as Reshma Salim Nadaf, was brought dead from Davorlim. Police visited the hospital and conducted enquiries, which revealed that the incident occurred while the deceased was handling an electric heater rod at her residence near Maruti Mandir. She reportedly suffered a fatal electric shock during the process. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and the body was sent for…

Team Goemkarponn CURCHOREM: An 18-year-old youth lost his life in a tragic road accident near Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem, in the early hours of April 19. According to police, information was received from GMC Bambolim at around 9.00 am stating that Jesval Diniz, a resident of Sanvordem, had been brought dead after being referred from Hospicio Hospital, Margao. Enquiry revealed that the accident occurred at approximately 5.30 am after a PCR call alerted Margao police about the incident. Further investigation by Curchorem Police indicated that the deceased, who was riding a scooter from Ambedkar Circle towards Shivaji Chowk, allegedly entered the…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Margao Town Police have registered an offence under Sections 281 and 125 of the BNS, 2023, following a road accident reported in the Dramapur area. According to police, the case (Cr. No. 39/2026) has been filed based on a complaint lodged by Shambhu Das, a resident of Navelim originally from Bihar. The incident occurred on March 15 between 4.30 pm and 5.00 pm. As per the complaint, the accused, identified as Akhilesh Chawan of Dramapur, was riding a Yamaha Fascino scooter in a rash and negligent manner while travelling from Dramapur Junction towards Dramapur village. On reaching…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered following a serious accident on the Chimbel flyover in Tiswadi on April 14. According to police, the offence was registered on April 19 at 2.20 pm based on a complaint filed by Vinay Kumar N., a resident of Bangalore. The complainant stated that around 3.20 pm on April 14, he was driving a Toyota Innova (KA03ME2184) from Panaji towards Old Goa when the incident occurred. The accused, identified as Jolly Ninan, a resident of St Cruz, was allegedly driving a Hyundai Creta (GA07L5216) in a rash and…

“What makes this incident more troubling is that it appears disconnected from the ethos of the state. Goa is not accustomed to such confrontational narratives around religion. The social fabric here is built on acceptance, not assertion; on coexistence, not confrontation. When individuals make inflammatory remarks without understanding this context, they risk disturbing a balance that has been preserved for decades. The reaction from across sections of society reflects this concern. People are not just upset about a statement—they are worried about the precedent it sets.” For generations, Goa has stood as a model of peaceful coexistence, where Hindus, Christians…