PANAJI
Goa DGP Alok Kumar has confirmed that legal proceedings and departmental action have been initiated against Police Inspector Vikas Deykar, who was booked in a POCSO case involving the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl.
Speaking to the media during the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observance, the DGP said the police department follows a strict policy against misconduct. “Whenever misconduct is reported, the department takes strict action. Departmental action has also been initiated on the matter,” he said.
Home Minister Amit Shah on September 7, 2026 has bestowed Goa police, which included PI Vikas Deykar, the prestigious President's Colour award.
On Friday, Old Goa Police registered FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against PI Vikas Deykar of the Crime Branch Police Station and Ranjini Palyekar.
According to the complaint, Deykar allegedly sexually assaulted the minor at the Crime Branch premises in Ribandar on two occasions, July 25 and October 27, 2026. Palyekar is accused of allegedly facilitating the incidents.
The case has been registered under Sections 75, 127, 49 and 61(2)(a), read with Section 3(5) of the BNS, and Sections 10 and 12 of the POCSO Act.
