Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The dispute surrounding recently promoted Superintendent of Police Sagar Ekoskar has escalated, with the State Home Department directing the police hierarchy to examine a complaint calling for reconsideration of the Chief Minister’s Gold Medal conferred on him on December 19, 2025.
In a communication addressed to the Director General of Police (DGP), the department forwarded a representation submitted by Hanumant Parab, president of the Pissurlem Farmers Association, and asked that appropriate action be taken.
The letter, referring to Parab’s February 17, 2026 representation to the Chief Secretary, seeks a review and withdrawal of the medal awarded to Ekoskar. The subject line specifically mentions a “request for review and cancellation” of the honour granted to the then Deputy Superintendent of Police.
In his complaint, Parab has levelled a series of allegations against the officer and questioned the decision to recognise him with the State’s prestigious award.
He alleged that on March 11, 2022, during a protest at the Pissurlem Police Station against mining silt reportedly affecting agricultural lands, Ekoskar assaulted him and several farmers. Parab has also reiterated previous accusations linked to the anti-IIT agitation at Melauli, claiming that the officer used force against local women participating in the demonstrations.
Additionally, he alleged that Ekoskar had assaulted a former sarpanch in Honda and was subsequently asked to apologise.
In a recent statement, Parab described Ekoskar as a “controversial officer” and expressed concern over the decision to bestow the Chief Minister’s Gold Medal on him, stating that such honours could demoralise upright officers within the force.
The matter is now expected to be examined by the police leadership following the Home Department’s directive.
