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Margao Town Police arrest 28-year-old Sameer Khan, a native of Bhopal, for allegedly assaulting an on-duty police constable and injuring him with a stone while attempting to evade apprehension near KRC Station, Aquem. The injured constable was shifted to Hospital for treatment. Further investigation is underway. • The District Investigation Unit (DIU) of South Goa Police today arrested Hanzel Fernandes in Mangaluru for allegedly cheating several people on the pretext of providing jobs abroad. • Old Goa Police have registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Crime Branch PI Vikas Deykar and another accused, Ranjini Palyekar, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.According to the police, the alleged incidents took place at the Crime Branch premises in Ribandar on July 25 and October 27, 2026. The second accused allegedly facilitated the incidents. • Verna Police have cracked a minor girl harassment case registered under Cr. No. 125/2026 by tracing and apprehending the accused, Eklis Vas, with the help of CCTV footage and intensive investigation. The accused has been remanded to four days of police custody. • The Goa Directorate of Transport has issued a public advisory urging citizens to verify their e-challan status and make payments only through authorised government portals and applications. Citizens have been cautioned against fraudulent websites and unverified payment links. For e-challan verification and payments, visit: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in - https://echallan.goatransport.gov.in Margao Town Police arrest 28-year-old Sameer Khan, a native of Bhopal, for allegedly assaulting an on-duty police constable and injuring him with a stone while attempting to evade apprehension near KRC Station, Aquem. The injured constable was shifted to Hospital for treatment. Further investigation is underway. • The District Investigation Unit (DIU) of South Goa Police today arrested Hanzel Fernandes in Mangaluru for allegedly cheating several people on the pretext of providing jobs abroad. • Old Goa Police have registered an FIR under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Crime Branch PI Vikas Deykar and another accused, Ranjini Palyekar, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.According to the police, the alleged incidents took place at the Crime Branch premises in Ribandar on July 25 and October 27, 2026. The second accused allegedly facilitated the incidents. • Verna Police have cracked a minor girl harassment case registered under Cr. No. 125/2026 by tracing and apprehending the accused, Eklis Vas, with the help of CCTV footage and intensive investigation. The accused has been remanded to four days of police custody. • The Goa Directorate of Transport has issued a public advisory urging citizens to verify their e-challan status and make payments only through authorised government portals and applications. Citizens have been cautioned against fraudulent websites and unverified payment links. For e-challan verification and payments, visit: https://echallan.parivahan.gov.in - https://echallan.goatransport.gov.in

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Tarzan Parsekar Gets Conditional Bail In Arms Act Case

North Goa Sessions Court has granted conditional bail to history-sheeter Tarzan Parsekar in a case registered in 2025 by Anjuna Police under

31st Oct 2026 • 1 hour ago • 32 views

Tarzan Parsekar Gets Conditional Bail In Arms Act Case

The North Goa Sessions Court has granted conditional bail to history-sheeter Tarzan Parsekar in a case registered in 2025 by Anjuna Police under the Arms Act, following allegations that he illegally possessed a prohibited weapon—a long metal chopper locally known as a torsat—at his residence. Ordering his release on furnishing a personal bond of ₹25,000 with one surety of the like amount, the court observed that the prolonged incarceration of an undertrial prisoner cannot be justified solely on the basis of past criminal antecedents when no conviction has been recorded.

Tarzan Parsekar has two more cases against him. A Hearing will be held soon. Adv. Michael Nazareth is appearing for Tarzan Parseakr ..

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