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Crime
Ninth suspect in Porvorim shootout taken into custody at Collem checkpost
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 12:38 PM
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Police detained the ninth accused linked to the Porvorim shooting incident at the Collem checkpost, continuing the ongoing investigation in Goa.
Goa police reported that the ninth individual alleged to have participated in the recent Porvorim shootout was apprehended at the Collem checkpost. The arrest was made as part of a broader operation to round up all persons suspected of involvement in the incident.
Authorities said the suspect was identified through investigative leads and was taken into custody without incident. The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect's identity or the specific charges pending against him.
The Porvorim shooting, which sparked heightened security alerts in the region, has so far led to the arrest of eight other accused persons. Officials continue to pursue remaining leads and have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the operation at Collem was conducted in accordance with standard procedures, and the detainee will be presented before a magistrate as required by law.
Authorities said the suspect was identified through investigative leads and was taken into custody without incident. The police have not disclosed further details about the suspect's identity or the specific charges pending against him.
The Porvorim shooting, which sparked heightened security alerts in the region, has so far led to the arrest of eight other accused persons. Officials continue to pursue remaining leads and have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the operation at Collem was conducted in accordance with standard procedures, and the detainee will be presented before a magistrate as required by law.