Team Goemkarponn
BICHOLIM: Bicholim Police arrested a 49-year-old man for allegedly accepting money bets from members of the public at an open public place near Bank of India, Ardhawada, Mayem, Bicholim, Goa.
According to police, the incident came to light on October 12, 2026, when Head Constable Anand Palkar (HC-6034) of Bicholim Police Station lodged a complaint stating that the accused, Parshuram Dattaram Naik, aged 49, a resident of House No. 713/37, Ardhawada, Mayem, Bicholim, was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting money bets.
Police seized cash amounting to ₹1,180 in various denominations, along with other gambling materials, from the accused’s possession.
The accused was arrested on October 12 at 4.48 pm and was released on bail the same day at 5.09 pm.
Further investigation in the case is in progress and is being conducted by Head Constable Anand Palkar of Bicholim Police Station.
