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Parra murder: Accused duo gets five days police custody

MAPUSA  

The Mapusa JMFC has granted five days of police custody for Sattya Nabarangpura and his son Thabir, accused of murdering their relative, Droupada Naik, at Parra. The three, all from Odisha, were working as labourers and living near the site. Police suspect the murder may have been triggered by a personal dispute over an alleged affair between the victim and Thabir’s wife. A crowbar, waist belt and knife were recovered for forensic examination.

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Mapusa councillors raise alarm over municipal staff misconduct

Contract staffer under fire for alleged misuse of power

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Jul 10, 2025, 1:03 AM IST
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MAPUSA  The Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) is facing controversy as councillors raise concerns about staff misplacement and misconduct. They claim staff hired for specific roles are being moved to unrelated departments, affecting the council’s functioning.The matter involves a contract staffer hired as a junior stenographer who was shifted to the automobile section. Councillor Tarak Arolkar, in a complaint to the Chief Officer, said this change is harming…

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