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Team Goemkarponn MARDOL: The body of a 39-year-old man was recovered from the Zuari River near Tonka Ferry Point, Madkai, on September 14 morning. Police said a phone call was received around 10:39 am informing that Navy divers had fished out the body and kept it at the ferry point. The deceased was later identified by his wife, Jyoti Harijan, as her husband, Muktya Harijan, a resident of Davorlim, Navelim. Family members informed that the deceased had been suffering from severe diabetes, which had led to the amputation of his left leg, while doctors had advised amputation of his…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: A 30-year-old man was found dead at his rented residence in Kavle, Ponda, on Sunday morning. Police said they received a call at around 7:09 am on September 14, informing about the incident. Upon reaching the spot, officers found the deceased, identified as Sanjay Kundekar, a native of Chandgad, Maharashtra, hanging from a wooden rafter in the kitchen of his rented room. His wife, Nikita Kundekar, told police that the family had been facing financial difficulties due to bank loans. An inquest was conducted, and postmortem examination at South Goa District Hospital confirmed the cause of…

Team Goemkarponn CUNCOLIM: A 46-year-old man from Chinchinim was found dead at his residence in the early hours of September 14. Police said the deceased, John Viegas of Deussa, Chinchinim, was discovered unconscious by his sister-in-law, Lenucia Cardozo, who immediately shifted him to South Goa District Hospital, Margao, where doctors declared him brought dead. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and postmortem revealed the cause of death as congestive cardiac failure consequent to dilated cardiomyopathy. The body was later handed over to family members for final rites. Further enquiry is being conducted by LPSI Riyanka Naik of Cuncolim Police Station.

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: A pedestrian was injured in a road mishap at Matol, Verna, on September 9 evening. According to Verna Police, at around 7:15 pm, the rider of a Bullet motorcycle, Ruban Silva, resident of Chandrawaddo, Fatorda, allegedly rode in a rash and negligent manner while proceeding from Pirni Verna towards Margao. Near Garden Auto Care on the Western Bypass Road, he knocked down pedestrian Sebastiao Fernandes of Matol, Verna, who was crossing the road towards the workshop. Fernandes sustained injuries and was shifted for medical treatment. Further investigation is being carried out by HC Sudeshkumar Desai of…

Team Goemkarponn CURTORIM: A tragic accident at Mugali, near Bagwati Tiles Factory, claimed the life of a pedestrian woman on September 10. According to Maina Curtorim Police, around 11:30 am, rider of a CB Hornet motorcycle, Sunil Talwar, a resident of Maina Curtorim, allegedly rode in a rash and negligent manner and knocked down Monica Silva of St. Jose de Areal Curtorim, who was attempting to cross the road. Silva fell on the tar road, sustained severe head injuries and later succumbed while undergoing treatment at GMC, Bambolim. An inquest panchanama was conducted, and postmortem confirmed the cause of…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: In a special drive to curb drug abuse and enforce tobacco control laws, South District Police conducted raids at multiple establishments in Margao, Vasco, Benaulim and Colva, seizing e-cigarettes worth over ₹6.83 lakh. The crackdown was carried out at six locations, including Shahi Hookah in Margao, Al-Abrab shops near Old Collectorate, Benaulim and Colva, and a store near Cine Vasco. During the operation, police registered several cases under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019 and the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003. At Shahi Hookah, accused Ayan Shaikh of Navelim was caught selling e-cigarettes…

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: The Ponda Police have registered an offence against a police constable for allegedly assaulting a 27-year-old resident of Curti, Ponda. According to police, the incident took place on September 10 at around 10:40 pm at Antruz Nagar, Curti. The complainant, Mr. Shreyash Hardikar, alleged that the accused, identified only as Vinod, attacked him with a wooden rod (“danno”), striking him on the neck and causing injuries. The constable, who was off duty at the time, also allegedly damaged Hardikar’s mobile phone and used abusive language. Based on the complaint, Crime No. 145/2025 has been registered…