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Russian arrested for illegal stay in State

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A 33-year-old Russian national was arrested by Mandrem police for staying illegally in Goa without a valid travel visa.

The police arrested Iana Makeeba for contravening section (1)(3) of the Foreigners Order 1948 and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act 1946. During the course of the investigation, it was found that the woman had been residing in Arambol for the last month.

Mandrem police came across the woman during routine patrolling.

Meanwhile, police have also filed an FIR against the guest house owner Leonardo Gracias De Souza for failing to submit the ‘C’ Form pertaining to the said foreign national to the Office of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office.

He has been accused of allowing the woman to stay illegally in India while contravening the mandatory provisions of the law.

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Concerns as HC crackdown puts Calangute structures at risk

Locals worried about demolition risks on homes

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Apr 28, 2025, 12:37 AM IST
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MAPUSAWith the High Court intensifying its crackdown on illegal constructions, villagers in Calangute have expressed growing concern over irregular structures within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area.  The anxiety stems from the recent demolition of illegal structures in Arambol following a High Court directive, sparking fears of similar action in Calangute.  During the gram sabha meeting held on Sunday, resident Manuel Cardozo questioned whether the…

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