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Crime
Three members of Madhya Pradesh-based Pardi gang arrested in Calangute robbery
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:32 PM
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Goa police have taken into custody three suspects from the Madhya Pradesh‑based Pardi gang for their alleged involvement in a robbery at Calangute.
Police in Goa announced that three individuals identified as members of the Pardi gang, which operates out of Madhya Pradesh, have been detained in connection with a robbery at Calangute. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by local law‑enforcement agencies after they linked the suspects to the theft.
The incident, which took place in the popular tourist area of Calangute, prompted a swift response from the police due to the high footfall and the potential impact on visitors. While details of the loot and the exact time of the robbery have not been disclosed, officials confirmed that the suspects were apprehended based on forensic and eyewitness evidence.
Senior police officials stated that the investigation remains ongoing and that the three detainees will be interrogated to uncover any wider network or additional accomplices. They also assured the public that steps are being taken to strengthen security in the region to prevent similar crimes in the future.
The incident, which took place in the popular tourist area of Calangute, prompted a swift response from the police due to the high footfall and the potential impact on visitors. While details of the loot and the exact time of the robbery have not been disclosed, officials confirmed that the suspects were apprehended based on forensic and eyewitness evidence.
Senior police officials stated that the investigation remains ongoing and that the three detainees will be interrogated to uncover any wider network or additional accomplices. They also assured the public that steps are being taken to strengthen security in the region to prevent similar crimes in the future.