VASCO
According to Mormugao DySP Laurence D’Souza and Vasco Police Inspector Nolasco Raposo, interrogation of Shikander Shaikh, main accused in the Ranghavi Estate dacoity, had revealed the identity of Ashlaum Kalagar, who was also involved in the dacoity.
Acting on the information, PI Raposo and a police team on Thursday raided the house of Kalagar and detained him, while also recovering 250 gms of gold ornaments, 1.1 kg of silver biscuits and ornaments, 18 mobiles, 5 power banks, 3 ladies and 4 gents wristwatches, 2 cameras, 1 Sony handicam, 2 laptops and 1 DVD player, all worth Rs 10 lakh.
“During investigations, Kalagar admitted about his involvement in other crimes elsewhere in the State,” DySP D’Souza said. “All police station across the State have now been informed about the arrest of Kalagar.”
Kalagar has been remanded to five days in police custody.