MARGAO: The Margao police arrested a 44-year-old man, who is suspected to have allegedly molested a five-year-old minor girl. MARGAO: A motorcyclist was injured when he was knocked down by a rickshaw at Borda-Margao.
44-yr-old man molests minor
According to Margao police, the incident was reported on December 27, when the man, one Agnelo, allegedly lured the minor girl and molested her. The girl later escaped and the suspect also fled police said.
Acting on the complaint lodged by the father of the minor on December 28, the police managed to get hold of the CCTV footage, based on which the registration number of the two-wheeler used by the suspect was traced and the suspect was also traced and arrested.
The Margao police have registered an offence under Section 354 of IPC and Section 8 of Children's Act. Further investigations are in progress.
Motorcyclist injured in Borda accident
According to Margao police, the incident occurred on December 26, when the rickshaw driven by one Hanif, which was proceeding to Gogol, knocked down the motorcyclist, one Govind, a resident of Vasco.
Police said the suspected rickshaw driver fled from the scene of the accident.
Margao police have registered an offence under Sections 279, 337 of IPC and 134(a) 9b) of MV Act.
A 13-year-old minor boy was allegedly assaulted by a 50-year-old man at Barcem on December 27.
According to Cuncolim police, the incident occurred when the suspect, one Datta, allegedly assaulted the minor boy after an altercation with the latter.
The Cuncolim police have registered an offence under Section 323 of IPC and Section 8 of GCA.
Meanwhile, in yet another case of assault at Velim, one Milton is suspected to have allegedly assaulted a bar owner, one Francis, after criminally trespassing into the bar. The victim's leg was injured in the assault, police informed.
The Cuncolim police have registered an offence under Sections 323, 325, 427 and 452 of IPC. Further investigations are in progress.
