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Father-in-law arrested in dowry case

Quepem Police on Wednesday evening arrested the father-in-law of late Vanita Gaonkar, who allegedly committed suicide, in connection with a dowry case.

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The accused, Ganesh V Gaonkar, was arrested for allegedly demanding dowry from Vanita, who got married a year back.   
Speaking to The Goan, Quepem PSI Harish Raut Dessai said Ganesh Gaonkar (48) of Deulamol-Molcarenem, Quepem, was arrested on Wednesday evening.  “He is the father-in-law of the deceased, Vanita Gaonkar, who recently committed suicide, after he allegedly demanded money from her Laadli Laxmi scheme,” said PSI Dessai.   
Quepem Police has registered the crime under Section 304(B) against Ganesh Vithoba Gaonkar. PSI Harish 
Raut Dessai is investigating the case.  
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BJP, Shadow Council-backed candidates file nomination

Candidates backed by the BJP and the Shadow Council on Wednesday filed their nomination papers for Ward No. 21 of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) for the by-poll scheduled on October 23.

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Published Oct 6, 2016, 4:39 AM IST
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the goan I networkMARGAOWhile Succorina Fernandes filed her nomination papers before Returning Officer Ajit Panchwadkar accompanied by BJP leaders, Sonali Kale has filed her papers with the backing of the Shadow Council.Kale told the media that she is contesting the by-poll since she wants to be the voice of the common man. “There’s no garbage collection in the city and we intend to streamline the waste collection. I will also take up with the civic body the question of…

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