Canacona Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man in Case Involving Minor Girl

Goa Khabar: Canacona Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a minor girl in Canacona, South Goa.

According to a police press release, the alleged incident occurred on November 10, 2026, between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM inside a rented room in Canacona.

Following a complaint lodged by the minor’s father, Canacona Police registered Crime No. 74/2026 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Goa Children’s Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The accused, identified as Husain (24), originally from Darbhanga, Bihar, and currently residing in Canacona, was apprehended by PSI Babu Desai and his team.

Police stated that the minor’s statement was recorded with assistance from the Victim Assistance Unit, Margao. She also underwent a medical examination at the District Hospital, Margao. Her identity has been withheld to protect her privacy.

The accused was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Canacona, where police sought five days of custody for further investigation.

The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of Canacona Police Inspector Theron D’Costa and SDPO Nilesh Rane, under the overall guidance of South Goa Superintendent of Police Akshat Aayush, IPS.

Further investigation is underway.