Goa news & politics
The latest news from Goa, where Pramod Sawant (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: protest opposition, crime violence, political gaffe.
ED arrests Mukesh Bhai for alleged ₹30,000 crore cyber fraud in Goa
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Mukesh Kumar Pukhraj Jain alias Mukesh Bhai on October 16, 2026, for his role in an alleged ₹30,000 crore cyber fraud. A PMLA court in Panaji sent him to custody until October 19, 2026. The probe followed a June 9, 2025, Goa Police FIR involving a ₹2.60 crore digital arrest scam.
Rajinikanth stars in Jailer 2 as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian investigates statue-smuggling syndicate
Director Nelson released the sequel Jailer 2 on October 15, 2026, starring Rajinikanth as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. The film follows Muthuvel protecting his family while investigating a statue-smuggling syndicate involving Dhileep, SJ Suryah, and Vidya Balan. Featuring cameos by Shivarajkumar, Mohanlal, and Jackie Shroff, the sequel explores a sentimental arc following Arjun’s death.
Police arrest 3 for narcotics network; Rs 1.5 lakh drugs seized in Goa
Telangana's Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE Force), Hyderabad police, and Goa Police arrested Priteesh Narayan Borkar (36), Basharath Ahmed, and Tarun in Goa for an alleged narcotics network. Authorities recovered 13 LSD blots, ecstasy pills, and approximately 100 units of charas valued at around Rs 1.5 lakh. Borkar had over 1,000 customers across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Goa Police defend detention of 7 Cockroach Janta Party members at Azad Maidan
The Goa Police defended the detention of seven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members during a protest at Azad Maidan in Panaji. A bench of Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar ordered their release on Sunday after Malisa Simoes challenged the detention. On Tuesday, Inspector Vijaykumar Chodankar filed an affidavit justifying the 4:30 p.m. detentions under Section 172(2) of the BNSS, 2023.
The Bombay High Court, with Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar
The Bombay High Court, with Justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar, ordered Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra to deposit ₹20 lakh each for families of 25 people killed in a December 6, 2025 fire at their Arpora nightclub. The brothers fled to Thailand before being deported on December 17. They are currently in Colvale Central Jail.
Assam Police detain 12 Bangladeshis including children lured by broker from Sylhet
Assam Police detained 12 Bangladeshis, including children, from Goalpara town on October 9. The group, including Sirajul Islam, Faim Ahmed, and Rahem Ahmed, arrived from the Sylhet district after being lured by a broker named Sabuj. They crossed the border on October 6, traveled to Guwahati, and were moved to Matia Transit Camp on October 10 following their detention.
Revanth Reddy urges Goa voters to choose Congress over BJP for 2027 elections
A. Revanth Reddy addressed the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Goa on Sunday, urging voters to choose Congress over BJP for the 2027 Assembly elections. He alleged BJP props up smaller parties and accused the Modi government of misusing agencies. Representing Rahul Gandhi, he predicted a 2026 victory in Kerala before forming a government in Goa.
Goa police detain CJP leader Amreen Shaikh and others heading to Azad Maidan protest
On October 11, 2026, Goa police detained several protesters, including CJP leader Amreen Shaikh, heading to a Cockroach Janta party agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Authorities and Harish Madkaikar stopped Ferdin Rebello, Claud Alvares, Norma Alvares, Swapnesh Sherlekar, and Govind Shirodkar from entering Azad Maidan. The protest demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision.
Actor Nana Patekar dies after playing the ghumot in Panaji
Actor Nana Patekar was a passionate devotee of Indian classical and folk music. He frequently attended concerts by Kalapini Komkali, Gangubai Hangal, and the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav. He served as a trustee for Dr Vasantrao Deshpande Pratishthan, hosted Ustad Rashid Khan at his Pune home, and released the 2024 album Nanachhand. He died after playing the ghumot in Panaji.
Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders pledge to defeat BJP and Congress in 2027 elections
On October 8, 2026, Arvind Kejriwal met with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders in Panaji to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections. Accompanied by Atishi, Valmiki Naik, Sandesh Teleikar-Desai, Gerson Gomes, and Prashant Naik, they pledged to defeat the BJP and Congress. The meeting occurred despite tensions with Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief Vijai Sardesai regarding a broader opposition alliance.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest at his Goa home
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. After texting a friend at 2:30 am, he was rushed to Manipal Hospital by 4:20-4:30 am. Dr Shekhar Salkar stated doctors performed cardiac massage for 45 minutes to an hour before declaring him dead at 5:30 am.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies of cardiac arrest at his home in Goa
K. Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Kandula Durgesh expressed grief over the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar at his home in Goa in the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026). The 75-year-old actor suffered a cardiac arrest. The Padma Shri recipient was remembered for his work in films like Krantiveer and his service to the Indian Army.
