Quepem Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint filed by a father after his minor daughter (name withheld) was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown accused from Sirvoi, Quepem • Old Goa Police register case following a complaint by Joao Francisco De Souza. Two accused, including Gullu Chawan, allegedly broke a house lock at Malar, Corlim, and stole construction materials worth Rs 6,38,900. • Four Ola electric scooters gutted in a fire at the service centre behind the Ola showroom in Vitthalapur, Sankhali; Firefighters from Bicholim rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles. A suspected vehicle malfunction is said to have triggered the fire. • Mandrem MLA JIt Arolkar responds to Dayanand Sopte’s remarks, urging senior leaders to speak responsibly and avoid upsetting Mandrem’s youth. He asserts that public support, not backing from political leaders, is key to winning Mandrem, while defending the development works undertaken in the constituency. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends. • Advocate Amit Palekar accused the Goa government of curbing citizens’ democratic right to protest at Azad Maidan. Questioning the heavy police deployment, he called the situation an “undeclared dictatorship” and an “undeclared Emergency,” alleging suppression of free speech and expression. • The Chief Officer of the Mormugao Municipal Council has informed the High Court that a shed popularly known as “Murgao Cha Raja,” which was allegedly built illegally years ago on Mormugao Port Authority property, has been completely demolished. The Chief Officer also submitted that some locals assaulted municipal staff during the demolition. The High Court has scheduled the matter for hearing on 19 October and sought a status report on the investigation. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket. • IMD Goa forecasts hot and humid weather conditions across North and South Goa on October 12 and 13. No weather warning is indicated from October 14 to 18.
Quepem Police are investigating a kidnapping complaint filed by a father after his minor daughter (name withheld) was allegedly kidnapped by an unknown accused from Sirvoi, Quepem • Old Goa Police register case following a complaint by Joao Francisco De Souza. Two accused, including Gullu Chawan, allegedly broke a house lock at Malar, Corlim, and stole construction materials worth Rs 6,38,900. • Four Ola electric scooters gutted in a fire at the service centre behind the Ola showroom in Vitthalapur, Sankhali; Firefighters from Bicholim rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other vehicles. A suspected vehicle malfunction is said to have triggered the fire. • Mandrem MLA JIt Arolkar responds to Dayanand Sopte’s remarks, urging senior leaders to speak responsibly and avoid upsetting Mandrem’s youth. He asserts that public support, not backing from political leaders, is key to winning Mandrem, while defending the development works undertaken in the constituency. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Sarpanch Roshan Redkar says he quit the BJP because of Michael Lobo. He challenges Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and MLA Delilah Lobo to a live debate on the Birch by Romeo Lane fire incident before October ends. • Advocate Amit Palekar accused the Goa government of curbing citizens’ democratic right to protest at Azad Maidan. Questioning the heavy police deployment, he called the situation an “undeclared dictatorship” and an “undeclared Emergency,” alleging suppression of free speech and expression. • The Chief Officer of the Mormugao Municipal Council has informed the High Court that a shed popularly known as “Murgao Cha Raja,” which was allegedly built illegally years ago on Mormugao Port Authority property, has been completely demolished. The Chief Officer also submitted that some locals assaulted municipal staff during the demolition. The High Court has scheduled the matter for hearing on 19 October and sought a status report on the investigation. • Former Arpora-Nagoa Village Panchayat Sarpanch Roshan Redkar resigns from the BJP, submitting his resignation at the party headquarters. Redkar was recently granted bail in connection with the Birch fire case. • Dayanand Sopte says he will never support Jit Arolkar, accusing him of destroying Mandrem’s youth. Sopte says he has been working in the constituency for the past 4&1/2 years and remains united with Parsekar, adding that they will abide by the party’s decision on the ticket. • IMD Goa forecasts hot and humid weather conditions across North and South Goa on October 12 and 13. No weather warning is indicated from October 14 to 18.
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