SOUTH GOA POLICE “ACHIEVEMENTS”
Goa Police is committed to providing a safe and secure environment to the people of Goa
Rape, murder, Gambling all cases detected
Gold snatching, bullfighting, gambling cases are all under control
Bullfights are held secretly in certain places of the Salcete area. Despite all constraints and Covid restrictions, police maintain patrolling, collect intelligence, and have managed to book 8 cases during this year in which 16 persons were arrested and charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
SP suggests South Goa police no less then
JAMES BOND – 007
Goemkarponn desk
MARGAO: Even as the crime rate is at an all-time high in South Goa, the South Goa Superintendent of police paints a rosy picture claiming all is under control.
Despite the rape, murders, theft, Gambling, drugs reported almost every day, the SP says the police has detected every case in South Goa.
“Some sections of the print media have carried a story that is misleading in nature regarding police action in Salcete. We would like to share a few insights and assure the people that all efforts are being made to ensure the safety of the people and reduce the occurrence of crimes,” said Pankaj Kumar Singh, IPS Sr Superintendent of Police (South), in a press statement issued here.
He said that in recent months several cases of chain snatching have been reported across the state; of these, 6 cases were reported in the Salcete area.
“All the 6 cases of Salcete and 4 cases from North Goa were immediately detected after extensive interrogation of the accused persons,” he says. He said these chain snatchers were part of an interstate gang who would commit chain snatching and then go into hiding.
The SP says adding to the difficulties, the accused often use masks and helmets to conceal their identity while committing the offences.
“In spite of all such challenges, a joint team of police officers from Salcete worked relentlessly and arrested the accused Mohammad Sarfaraz and Ajay Bhogulkar,” he said.
The SP says Salcete currently enjoys a 100% detection rate for chain snatching offences reported after a highly commendable joint operation conducted by Salcete police.
“Snatched gold weighing 182gms worth approximately 8 lakh Rupees has been recovered. Additionally, there were 2 cases of mobile snatching reported in the jurisdiction of Salcete, and both these cases have been detected. Mackson Fernandes, Irfan Ahmed and Ismail Shaikh have been arrested in these cases,” he said.
He further said that a notable mention is the arrest of a notorious motorcycle thief Shabuddin Shaikh who was arrested after a joint operation that resulted in the recovery of 7 motorcycles from different police stations across Goa.
“Bullfights are held secretly in certain places of Salcete area. Despite all constraints and Covid restrictions, police maintain patrolling, collect intelligence, and have managed to book 8 cases during this year in which 16 persons were arrested and charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,” he said.
Besides, he said, preventive action against 99 bull owners/organizers of bullfights in the Salcete area has been initiated.
“There have been 83 cases of Gambling reported in the Salcete area. All 83 cases have been detected, and the culprits organizing these Gambling activities have been arrested and charged under the provisions of the Goa Public Gambling Act,” he said.
In terms of Property offences, 74 cases have been reported this year, of which 50 have been detected. Detection rates have improved from 63% to 68% over the last year. In all, more than 20 Lakhs of stolen property have been recovered in the Salcete area alone, Pankaj Kumar Singh said.
He says the Crime against women and children are taken very seriously by police, and all cases are diligently investigated under the guidance of superiors.
“This year, 12 cases of rape have been reported, and all have been worked out. One such case requiring special mention is the Benaulim rape case which was worked out in record time. There was one instance of Sex trafficking being conducted in the Margao area; upon receipt of information, police teams quickly sprang into action, rescued 3 victims, and arrested 2 accused persons,” he said.
Singh said there were 5 murder cases reported this year in the Salcete area this year of which 4 cases were worked out by Margao Subdivision. One murder case of Colva PS of an unknown male person is likely to be worked out soon.
“Apart from the above-mentioned statistics, several preventive measures have been taken, and all efforts are being made to keep Crime under control. Day and night patrols have been intensified, the beat system has been revived and improved, and suitable instructions have been given to staff and officers working under each beats,” he said.
The SP said the Police stations have been provided with additional vehicles and staff to improve patrolling and response times to ensure effective vigilance in the jurisdiction.
“CCTV’s have been installed in Crime Prone areas and on Salcete beaches in coordination with Goa Tourism Department, which will provide a strong deterrence to criminals and miscreants. Goa Police is committed to providing a safe and secure environment to the people of Goa,” he said.
