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Kerala tourist arrested for assaulting doctor at GMC

The Goan NetworkPublished Sep 24, 2024, 12:41 PM IST

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Kerala tourist arrested for assaulting doctor at GMC

Panaji: A tourist from Kerala, Arif Siddique, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a doctor at Goa Medical College (GMC) late Monday night. Siddique had been on a week-long trip in Goa but was left behind by his friends. He was found injured and brought to the hospital for treatment.

While receiving care at GMC, Siddique reportedly attacked a doctor, leading to chaos in the medical facility. The Agassaim police quickly intervened and arrested him on the spot. He has since been remanded to judicial custody.

The accused Arif Siddiqui has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by Panaji JMFC court, further police investigation is on.

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Pernem fish market flooded due to heavy rainfall; Vendors & customers face hardships

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Published Sep 24, 2024, 12:19 PM IST

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Pernem fish market flooded due to heavy rainfall; Vendors & customers face hardships

Panaji: The Pernem fish market was severely flooded after hours of heavy rain, highlighting the ongoing challenges of the receding monsoon in Goa. Fish vendors, particularly local fisherwomen, faced tough conditions as they attempted to sell their catch in a market submerged under water.Local vendor Jotsna Kamulkar voiced her frustration, explaining that they had raised concerns about the market's poor condition long before the monsoon season. She stated, "We urged the…