Goa on Edge as Series of Dacoities Trigger Public Fear

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PANAJI: Goa has witnessed three major dacoities in the past six months, including Tuesday’s violent incident in Baina, leaving residents anxious and police forces stretched. While investigators have managed to apprehend facilitators involved in two of the cases, the prime suspects—believed to be Bangladeshi nationals—continue to evade arrest. Police sources say the pattern of execution in all three crimes shows striking similarities.

In the latest Baina case, a group of around seven masked assailants stormed a residence, attacked the family members, and fled with silver ornaments and cash. The bold intrusion has reigni

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