NEWS UPDATES
Quepem Police arrested Custodio Dias of Movati Bhat, Quepem, in connection with an alleged assault on a minor boy near Bhat Football Ground; the accused allegedly assaulted the boy with a wooden stick and fists and allowed his dog to attack him, causing injuries to both legs. He also allegedly assaulted the boy's friends and threatened them with further assault. •
Upon the complaint of Mangaldas Naik, r/o Priol, Ponda, his son was reported missing after he was found absent from his bedroom on 29/10/2026 at around 05:45 hrs. During the search, his Activa scooter, yellow slippers, black water bottle and mobile phone were found near the riverside area in front of Feni village, Savoi Verem. The complainant has expressed suspicion of abduction. • The Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Panaji, will shift from Patto Plaza to Royal City of Joy, Near Audit Bhawan, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa, effective November 2, 2026; Applicants with appointments from November 2 onwards must visit the new premises as per their scheduled date and time. The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Goa, will continue to operate from Patto Plaza, Panaji. • 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.
Quepem Police arrested Custodio Dias of Movati Bhat, Quepem, in connection with an alleged assault on a minor boy near Bhat Football Ground; the accused allegedly assaulted the boy with a wooden stick and fists and allowed his dog to attack him, causing injuries to both legs. He also allegedly assaulted the boy's friends and threatened them with further assault. •
Upon the complaint of Mangaldas Naik, r/o Priol, Ponda, his son was reported missing after he was found absent from his bedroom on 29/10/2026 at around 05:45 hrs. During the search, his Activa scooter, yellow slippers, black water bottle and mobile phone were found near the riverside area in front of Feni village, Savoi Verem. The complainant has expressed suspicion of abduction. • The Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Panaji, will shift from Patto Plaza to Royal City of Joy, Near Audit Bhawan, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa, effective November 2, 2026; Applicants with appointments from November 2 onwards must visit the new premises as per their scheduled date and time. The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Goa, will continue to operate from Patto Plaza, Panaji. • 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.
