The North Goa Additional Sessions Court has issued a notice to Panaji Police on the anticipatory bail application filed by Rupali Ajit Shankhwalkar, wife of prime accused Ajit Shankhwalkar, in the fake Excise Commissioner job scam case.

The court has directed the investigating officer to file a reply on the application by October 26.
Panaji Police have added Rupali as a co-accused in the case based on financial transactions allegedly linked to the scam.
Police had issued her a notice directing her to appear before the investigating officer for questioning in connection with the case registered against Ajit Shankhwalkar.
However, apprehending arrest, Rupali approached the court seeking anticipatory bail.