OLD GOA: Old Goa Police assisted Sawantwadi Police in identifying a murder victim and tracing two accused in a joint operation linked to a case registered in Sawantwadi.
The deceased was identified as Azim Khan, a native of Uttar Pradesh who worked at a shawarma and shakes café near the dargah in Old Goa.
Police initiated the identification process after receiving information from Sawantwadi Police on October 6, 2026. A murder case was subsequently registered at Sawantwadi Police Station on October 7 under Crime No. 275/26.
According to preliminary police information, Khan was allegedly assaulted in Old Goa between noon and 1 pm on October 6 following a dispute related to work at the café. He was allegedly beaten with a wooden stick, slapped and kicked.
The accused, identified as Dipraj Govekar and Sahil Diwarkar, allegedly placed the injured victim in an Alto car and travelled towards Panaji before proceeding to Sawantwadi.
Police said Khan reportedly died during the journey, following which his body was allegedly abandoned in a forested area near Malgaon railway station in Sawantwadi.
Acting on a request for assistance from Sawantwadi Police, the Old Goa Police team helped trace the two accused, who were subsequently arrested by Sawantwadi Police after inquiry.
The investigation is being conducted by Sawantwadi Police. The allegations against the accused are subject to the ongoing investigation and judicial proceedings.
