Goa Daily

Bicholim police have registered an offence against two unidentified individuals following a complaint of robbery involving deception and impersonation. The accused, a man and a woman, allegedly posed as police personnel and robbed a woman of her mangalsutra, highlighting a concerning pattern of confidence trick crimes targeting unsuspecting citizens. Victim’s Complaint Details the Incident According to the complaint filed at the Bicholim police station by Mohini Naik, a resident of Piligao, the incident occurred while she was travelling towards Gaonkarwada to catch a bus. She was intercepted by the accused, who presented themselves as police officials and questioned her movement, creating an atmosphere of authority and urgency. Accused Used Fear Tactics to Gain Trust Naik stated that the accused took her to an isolated location and claimed that there had been increased incidents of theft in the area. Under the pretext of ensuring the safety of her gold ornaments, they instructed he...