Goa Police

Goa police reveal minor criminal's identity on website

Panaji: Goa police have been left red-faced after identity of a juvenile criminal, hailing from Kerala, was revealed on its website. A newsletter on Goa police website mentioned the name of a boy, who along with one Surendra Prakash was arrested here a month ago.

The newsletter was uploaded around a fortnight ago, and the name was showing as of Sunday morning. Deputy Inspector General OP Mishra conceded that the name got uploaded on the website, but refused to explain how it came about.

Juvenile Justice Board has taken note of this. "A meeting on Tuesday will decide whether to issue notice to Goa Police for violation of the law. Mostly, we will issue a notice," said JJB member and social activist Auda Viegas.

Revealing the identity of a minor criminal is a violation of section 21 of Juvenile Justice Act. "The law-keepers should know the law first. This action attracts punishment and fine," said Viegas....more

02:51 PM, Apr 28, 2013

Goa rape: Probe into official's alleged 'insensitive' remark

by Press Trust of India

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03:09 PM, Jan 19, 2013

50 per cent of Goa Police physically unfit, says CM

by Press Trust of India

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05:52 PM, Dec 16, 2012

Goa policemen suspended for misbehaving with girls

by Press Trust of India

Panaji: Two police constables have been suspended for allegedly misbehaving with two local girls on Sunday night at Dona Paula jetty, a famous tourist spot here. The duo - Gaurish Matonkar and Gajanan Chari " attached to the police control van were suspended after the girls filed a formal police complaint against them. They alleged that the constables misbehaved with them, when they were returning from a friend's birthday party...

09:46 AM, Sep 05, 2012

Goa cops to take lessons from Ajay's 'Singham'

by Press Trust Of India

Goa policemen, who have been facing flak for bad policing, will take a tip or two from the 'reel' life of Ajay Devgn, who played an upright cop in 'Singham'. Goa Director General of Police Aditya Arya has organised a special screening of the hit Hindi film for his officers in the 900-odd seat capacity auditorium of Kala Academy on September 11. Arya said the film is being shown to...

02:14 PM, Sep 09, 2011

A sneak peek into ' Dum Maro Dum'

Ramesh Sippy Entertainment production ...

09:11 PM, Feb 23, 2011

Goa tourism raises concern over 'Dum Maro Dum'

by IANS

Panaji: Two months before its release, Rohan Sippy's Dum Maro Dum has rattled Goa's tourism industry as initial reports about the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer suggest that the movie delves a lot into the state's narcotics mafia and sex trade. Both the contentious issues have put Goa on the international map of infamy and with Dum Maro Dum only set to reinforce the same negative image, the Travel and Tourism Association of...

05:29 PM, Feb 18, 2011