Team Goemkarponn
PERNEM: Pernem Police have registered an offence against six former executive members of Shri Dev Ravalnath Temple, Arambol, for allegedly forging documents and cheating the Electricity Department in connection with the disconnection of the temple’s power supply in 1999.
The case was registered on December 18, 2025, at around 10.18 pm, based on a complaint filed by Ulhas Padmakar Naik, a resident of Deulwada, Arambol.
According to the complaint, the accused — Subhash S. Thakur, Dattaram P. Naik, Lavu A. Thakur, Tukaram N. Naik, Nivruti L. Naik and Ramchandra A. Kerkar, all residents of Arambol village — were serving as executive members of the Shri Dev Ravalnath Temple committee in 1999. It is alleged that prior to January 31, 1999, the accused entered into a criminal conspiracy at the temple premises.
Police said the accused allegedly impersonated Late Fatuji Ramchandra Naik, who had died on December 31, 1982, by forging his signature on a letter addressed to the Assistant Engineer of the Electricity Department, Pernem. The forged letter was allegedly submitted on January 31, 1999, and was presented as a genuine document.
Based on the said letter, the electricity connection to Shri Dev Ravalnath Temple was allegedly disconnected, resulting in the Electricity Department and the complainant being cheated.
Police have registered the offence under relevant sections of law, and further investigation is in progress. The case is being investigated by PSI Jugal Divkar.
