Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured that the police are making progress in the in vestigation of the Saligao double murder case, even as he linked the recent spate of serious crimes in Goa to migrants living in the State. Speaking to reporters, Sawant said that the ac cused in the Saligao case would be arrested soon. “The police are on track, and the accused will be arrested soon. People will also come to know the reasons behind the incident,” he stated, adding that no one in volved in the crime would be spared. The victims, identified as Richard D’Mello, a local resident who ran a music instrument repair business in Saligao, and Abhishek Gupta, a native of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, were found murdered on Thurs day, in Saligao. Police are probing multiple angles, including financial and personal disputes. D’Mello’s scooter was later found aban doned outside Tivim railway station, raising suspicions that the killers may have attempted to flee by train. Linking the case to a broader law and order concern, the Chief Minister said several recent crimes — including the Margao and Pernem gunfire incidents — had involved mi grants. “To maintain public order and prevent recurrence of such incidents, the government has authorised the Director General of Police to enforce the National Security Act (NSA) for a period of three months,” Sawant said. He also urged landlords and house owners to conduct background checks before renting out premises. “Rising crimes linked to migrants underline the need for proper ten ant verification. House owners must ensure they verify the background and credentials of tenants before renting out properties,” he added. Sawant reiterated that while Goa continues to attract peo ple from across the country for employment and tourism, law enforcement would take a firm stance against those dis rupting public peace. Commenting on another recent case, Sawant said that the Mandrem murder case was also under active investigation, with several suspects already taken into custody. “A thor ough investigation is underway, including the possible role of the property owner. All those involved will be brought to justice,” he said. The Mandrem case pertains to the death of 63-year-old UmakantKhot, whose relatives and locals had refused to accept the body until the main accused were arrested. Fol lowing their protest, police swiftly detained three persons on Thursday. The recent series of violent incidents — in Saligao, Man drem, Margao, and Pernem — has reignited public debate over Goa’s changing demographic and the challenges of maintaining law and order in a State that sees a high inflow of migrant labour and tourists alike.
Saligao Double Murder: Accused Will Be Arrested Soon, Says CM Pramod Sawant
