Two held for accepting IPL-related illegal bets

The Goan NetworkPublished Apr 17, 2025, 1:04 AM IST

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Colva Police have arrested two persons for accepting illegal bets on the ongoing IPL cricket match at Vasvaddo-Benaulim around midnight.

Police said the accused, Imran Ballari, a resident of Moddi-Mandop, Navelim, and Ismail Bepari, a resident of Shirvodem-Navelim, were allegedly caught red-handed while accepting illegal bets on the ongoing IPL cricket match played between PBKS and KKR, in a closed premises.

During the raid, police seized various gambling articles and mobile phones, all worth Rs 90,000. Both accused were arrested in the crime.

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Road safety: Panel flags lack of action on tackling roadside hazards

Calls for patrols, action plans to tackle encroachments

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Apr 17, 2025, 1:04 AM IST

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Road safety: Panel flags lack of action on tackling roadside hazards

MARGAOMembers of the South Goa District Road Safety Committee have voiced frustration over the failure to implement key decisions taken during earlier meetings, particularly regarding illegal roadside vending and the sale of fake helmets.At the meeting chaired by Deputy Collector Avelina Pereira, and attended by representatives of various agencies and stakeholders, consumer activist Lorna Fernandes complained that decisions arrived at during the meetings are not implemented…