Will Felix Dahl get justice at last?
High Court of Mumbai at Goa on Friday, 6th July 2018, ordered the transfer of the investigation of the case of murder of Swedish tourist Felix Dahl to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Will Felix Dahl get justice at last? 22-year-old Felix Dahl, a Swedish National, decided to visit Goa in October 2014. Little […]
Killed in Curchorem over an alleged love quadrangle
Murder is something everyone is familiar with. Ever so often the newspapers are filled with stories of these. The reasons vary. From issues with money to crimes of passion, it’s commonplace to read at least one story every day in the media. Take the latest one about the murder in Curchorem. A woman allegedly killed […]
Police to visit AP and find out more about the 8 alleged abuse victims
Earlier this week, 8 girls between the ages of 6 and 12 were found in an apartment in Vasco’s Baina locality. Sources say that these 8 abuse victims were allegedly being held captive by one Venus Habib, a 65-year-old woman who also allegedly tortured and assaulted them. The story unraveled this past Sunday when one […]
Child abuse shows its ugly face in Vasco city, South Goa
A few days ago, the newspapers brought an article about how child abuse is on the rise in Goa. It is believed that every week, more than 5 children are abused. Between March 2017 and February 2018, the state saw 273 child abuse cases — more than five a week. Of these, 68% were girls […]
Standard XII student stabbed outside PES College, Ponda
An XI standard student of PES Higher Secondary College, Farmagudi stabbed another XII standard student right outside the PES College premises in Farmagudi, Ponda. The victim was stabbed twice. On committing the crime, the suspect fled the scene. While on the run, he was tracked by the Ponda Police and caught. Later he surrendered […]
Businessman Sanjay Palyekar stabbed on Mandovi Bridge
Calangute businessman Sanjay Palyekar was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Rodrigues from Mapusa. The victim received a call at about 10-10.30pm from a known person on Wednesday according to his wife. In an interview his wife said that Sanjay got a call from a person requesting him to give him some money at that time as […]
Newborn baby deserted at Narrow Gate Curtorim Goa
A newborn baby boy was found deserted at Narrow Gate in Curtorim today. Passerbys noticed a child left unattended and took him to a Primary Health Centre in Curtorim immediately. After a quick check-up and some medication, the baby was shifted to Hospicio hospital in Margao. The baby is in a stable condition and has […]
‘Guardian Angel’ rescues Curchorem parishioners from exorcist
‘Guardian Angel’ rescues Curchorem Parishioners – reveals clue to Vandalism, laying to rest a week of communal tension in Goa. The perpetrator was none other than Francisco Pereira a resident of the village. A man who served a 3-year jail term for shooting a youth from Khamamol, Curchorem in the year 2000. Earning a living […]
And yet another criminal lands in Goa
Not only is murder and rape synonymous with Goa but its a safe landing spot for Criminals as well On 9th May, 2017, Vinay Kadam, yet another criminal, landed in Goa. Soon after landing in Goa, he was caught. Wanted for bank fraud, Kadam absconded for 20 years. Being one of the 28 people charge-sheeted […]
