PANAJI
The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (GSCPCR) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports alleging the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl by suspended Crime Branch Police Inspector Vikas Deykar at the office in Old Goa and sought a copy of the complaint, FIR and investigation report from the police within three days.
Taking serious note of the allegations, the Commission has stressed the need to safeguard the rights of the minor victim, particularly given that the accused is a police officer entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order and protecting citizens.
In its communication to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), the Commission referred to reports published in newspapers and electronic media on October 30, 2026, concerning the alleged sexual assault at the Crime Branch premises in Ribandar.
Exercising its mandate to protect children's rights, the Commission has requested the authorities to furnish copies of the complaint, FIR and investigation report within three days of receipt of its communication.
The Commission has also emphasised that the identity and privacy of the minor victim must be strictly protected.
"The Commission takes serious note of the reported incident, particularly as the allegations involve a minor child and an officer entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order and protecting citizens," the Commission said.
Meanwhile, Deykar was suspended on Saturday evening, more than 24 hours after a complaint was filed and an FIR registered against him. Police are yet to arrest the suspended officer.
According to the allegations, the incident took place inside the officer's cabin on two occasions — July 25 and October 27. The minor had reportedly approached Deykar in connection with a cyber-related complaint.
Sources in the Old Goa police said the officer allegedly covered the CCTV camera installed inside his cabin to prevent it from recording the incidents. The investigating team has seized available CCTV footage from the premises and is examining recordings from other cameras, some of which reportedly have audio-recording facilities.
