A seven-member delegation of the Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ), led by its president Rajtilak Naik, met Panjim Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Sudesh Naik on Monday, urging an impartial investigation into a complaint filed by its member, journalist Vishwanath Nene.
Nene had lodged a complaint at the Panjim police station on November 17 against Gaurav Bakshi and his wife for alleged criminal intimidation, telephonic threats, and obstruction of journalistic work.
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According to the complaint, in the first week of November, Nene and a cameraman visited Caraim in Chorao to report on the long-standing grievances of the Bhomkar family, who were allegedly denied access to water and other basic amenities due to a pathway dispute. After the report was published on his YouTube channel, Nene was allegedly threatened over the phone by Bakshi.
DySP Naik assured the GUJ delegation that necessary action would be taken to ensure that journalists in Goa can operate without fear or intimidation.
Earlier, on November 3, 2025, following a complaint by Shyam Bhomkar, the Old Goa Police had registered a case against Bakshi and an accomplice for allegedly trespassing into the complainant’s house at Caraim, Chorao, and threatening the family with dire consequences. The accused had also allegedly hurled insults intended to provoke a breach of peace over the property dispute and the viral circulation of a related video on social media.
The case has been registered under Sections 329(4), 351(3) and 352 read with 3(5) of the BNS 2023. Lady PSI Jasvita Naik is investigating the matter.
