Goa Police

Man Arrested For Sending Threatening Messages To Goa Chief Minister

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 17, 2020

Police on Monday arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly sending threatening messages to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and other leaders, and also demanding money from them, an official said.

Milind Soman Runs Naked On Goa Beach, Cops Charge Him For "Obscenity"

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 8, 2020

Goa Police have registered a case against model-actor Milind Soman for allegedly "promoting obscenity", after he recently posted a picture of himself running naked on a beach in Goa to mark his birthday, a police official said today.

Actor Poonam Pandey Detained In Goa Over "Obscene" Shoot, 2 Cops Suspended

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

Actor Poonam Pandey was detained by Goa Police today for allegedly trespassing into a government property and shooting an "obscene" video in the coastal state.

Case Against Actor Poonam Pandey In Goa Over Video Shoot: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 5, 2020

Actor Poonam Pandey was booked on Wednesday for "obscenity" during a shoot at the Chapoli dam in Canacona village in Goa, police said.

Panic After Passenger Claims "Terrorist" Present Onboard Delhi-Goa Flight

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 22, 2020

A passenger on-board an Air India flight to Goa from Delhi created panic, claiming that a "terrorist" was present in the aircraft, leading the police to arrest him upon landing, a senior officer said on Thursday.

42 Tourists Arrested For Gambling After Raid In Goa Hotel: Police

India News | Press Trust India | Sunday September 13, 2020

Goa Police have arrested 42 tourists after a raid on a gambling den at Calangute beach village near Panaji, an official said on Sunday.

Track Drug Lords, Investigate "Powerful" Politicians: Goa BJP Leader On Rave Party

India News | ANI | Thursday August 20, 2020

Goa police should track down drug lords of state's narcotic trade network and "powerful" politicians should be thoroughly investigated, said Dattaprasad Naik, Goa BJP spokesperson on Thursday, following a raid at an illegal rave party in Vagator wherein drugs worth over Rs 9 lakhs were allegedly seized.

Indian Navy Helps Recover Drowning Victim's Body Off Goa Coast

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 25, 2020

The Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) helped the Goa police locate and recover the body of a 43-year-old man who had drowned off South Goa coast, an official said on Saturday.

Case Filed As Goa Students Morph Images Of Web Classes, Post Online

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 26, 2020

A prominent school in Goa has filed a police complaint after some students allegedly posted "demeaning" morphed images from virtual classes on social media, an official said on Thursday.

How Police Is Ensuring Stranded Migrants Have Memorable Stay In Goa

Goa News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday May 28, 2020

A group of migrant workers -- all wearing masks -- are seen sitting on the road, clapping in excitement as a Hindi song is being sung by a policewoman in Goa. The video from Navelim Stadium, Margao South District Goa shows how the Goa police is keeping the migrants entertained as they wait for journey back home.

Man Arrested For ''Wrong'' Facebook Post About Quarantine Facility In Goa

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 14, 2020

The Goa Police on Wednesday arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly uploading a wrong news on a social media platform about a COVID-19 quarantine facility at Calangute village in North Goa, an official said.

Goa Police Use Drones To Monitor Lockdown Violators

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 4, 2020

Goa Police used drones to keep an eye on lockdown violators in some densely populated and slum areas of the coastal state.

Woman Found Murdered In Goa, Cops Suspect "Male Friend", Arrest Him

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 25, 2020

A 22-year-old woman was killed allegedly by her male friend at Benaulim village in South Goa, following which he was arrested, police said today.

"God Resides In Us": Goa Police's Appeal Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 23, 2020

In a bid to curb spread of novel coronavirus or COVID-19, Goa Police on Monday urged people not to visit places of religious worship in an appeal that said: "God resides in everyone".

Security Restrictions On Large Gatherings Withdrawn Ahead Of Goa Carnival

Goa News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 18, 2020

Ahead of the Goa Carnival festivities, the North Goa district administration has withdrawn restrictions (Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code) which were imposed last week after intelligence inputs about a possible terror threat along the western coast.